WHY????

• extends java.awt --
  

  AWT relies on natve peers.....looks different on each O.S.

  AWT's widgets do not have full functionality that reflecting todays possibilities

• supports pluggable look and feel for component
  • allows you to create you own look and feel that is different than the O.S specific look you get with awt.
• supports "tooltip" = like rollover message
• supports authoscrolling, etc.
• not all browsers have this package as a default....may have to download.

JCheckboxMenuItem

JColorChooser

ImageIcon

JMenuBar

JTabbedPane

JTable