I have been sitting here trying to figure out why there is no option for enable Java in my IE settings. I did some quick research and read the article from MS's website on the whole situation/law suit. I must have been under a rock when this was evolving

So basically my problem is this: I can't view java pages. I tried to download the update from their site but all it installs are some class files. What the heck do I need to do to view Java applets?
This is just another thing that upsets me with Microsoft....another self-monopolizing tactic...