Downloading Bluejay: Options

There are several ways to launch Bluejay, from a full-fledged application to a simple applet. Please choose the option most suitable for your needs. Users of Bluejay are kindly requested to cite the article:

Soh J., Gordon P.M.K., Taschuk M.L., Dong A., Ah-Seng A.C., Turinsky A.L., Sensen C.W. (2008) Bluejay 1.0: genome browsing and comparison with rich customization provision and dynamic resource linking. BMC Bioinformatics 9:450 [online]
One-Click Start Data Suitability System Requirements Advantages Disadvantages Last Updated
Application (Recommended) Any data size Java Runtime Environment
  • Option for desktop launch icon
  • Fast startup
  • Faster, no memory limitations
  • Allows for off-line usage
  • Requires program-installation privilege on your machine
  • Large initial download
  • No auto-updating of code (manual redownload required)
 Sep. 11, 2009 (v1.2)
Web Start Any data size Java Web Start Utility
  • Option for desktop launch icon
  • Fast startup from second usage onward
  • Auto-updating of code
  • Faster, no memory limitations
  • Requires Java Web Start utility, or program-installation privilege on your machine
 Sep. 11, 2009 (v1.2)
Applet

(If applet runs out of memory...) 		Up to plasmid-sized genome annotation Java Plug-in
  • No program installation privileges required
  • Suitable for systems with <64MB of memory
  • May be slow to start up every time
  • Runs slower because of applet memory-usage restrictions, especially for microbial genome sizes and up
 Sep. 11, 2009 (v1.2)