Re: Using Object tag instead of Applet tag why?

I read at a few places on net to use "Object" tag instead of "Applet" tag.

Why? What is the disadvantage of using Applet tag?

I have a game which I publish as below

<applet code="My...Game.class" width="800" height="600" archive="Fight...game.jar" codebase="http://www.getclub.com/.../enjoygame/">
Game applet
</applet>

What will be the Syntax to use when using the Object Tag?

Will I be able to pass parameters as-well?

Will Object tag works on all Browser?

There is one Embed Tag also whats difference between Embed Tag & Object Tag. Which one is best.

I want some way for the tag to download the required java plugin directly in browsers not having java.

Can I specify something it tag So that the Java JVM is automatically downloaded?

I am having a Java program not using jar file. I have a few images in it.

Currently I load the program and call each image.

Can I collect all images in a zip/ jar file and call each?

How to add a flash screen that shows download status while images are downloaded from jar file while the applet is loading?