[java] Java Applet Writing to Host

You already have a server. The server that has the applet can be set up with a cgi page such as php/perl/asp that can be invoked by the applet. Pass in the appropriate info to the page and the page can save the data.

That's annoying since I'm rather useless in CGI and I dont know much PHP.

Your applet has limited priviledges even on the server that stores it (unless a policy file has been configured for it, with the proper permissions). Capn' suggestion is the one that saves you a lot of trouble, although requiring you to use another language for the job. I'd rather look for a Tomcat server, where you can both deploy your applet and use JSP to integrate with common classes to save your data somewhere.

Your other option is to digitally sign your applet. Then you will be able to save on your users hard drive.

Thank you for the replies.