The bar chart applet can be used in any server environment, including Windows, Unix and Mac operating systems. The data can be supplied to the applet by static HTML pages, or by a dynamic web application using any of the following:

- PHP
- ASP
- Java Servlets
- JSP
- ColdFusion
- Lotus Domino
- ... and many more

The applet is most powerful when used in conjunction with a database, such as:

- Microsoft SQL Server
- Microsoft Access
- Oracle
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL