title: VB application invoking & directing requests to web browser
body: <p>We've an existing application developed in VB 6.  There are 6 - 8 modules available. In main screen, a separate button is available for each module, which on click will load the respective modules.  We're in the process of migrating this to a web-enabled system and identified to go with Java-based solution.</p>
  
  <p>Now instead of completely developing and migrating to Java platform, we're doing a technical feasibility study of migrating module-wise.  That is, on click of 'Module 1', for example, will open up a browser instead of existing VB application forms and all subsequent handling/processing/loading/saving will be handled by the web-based Java application, which actually runs on a web/app server. Slowly this will be migrated for other modules also.</p>
  
  <p>My question is, is this technically possible/feasible? That is, can we open up a browser on click of a button and direct all subsequent requests, sessions, cookies to the Java application running on web/app server.  Any pointers/suggestions/thoughts towards this are really appreciated.</p>
  
  <p><strong>NOTE:</strong> I heard about WinINet API from my friends which enables to interact with HTTP protocols.</p>