Confused about Java

[Walter R.]

When I go to Start > Set Programs & Defaults > Chose a default virtual
machine for Java: Use current VM for Java (default) OR Microsoft Virtual
Machine.

Which VM should I use? I noticed that the Java VM from Sun Microsystems is
about 200 MB. Do I need this???

 

[David H. Lipman]

From: "Walter R." <[email protected]>

| When I go to Start > Set Programs & Defaults > Chose a default virtual
| machine for Java: Use current VM for Java (default) OR Microsoft Virtual
| Machine.
|
| Which VM should I use? I noticed that the Java VM from Sun Microsystems is
| about 200 MB. Do I need this???
|

Use the Sun Java version. Make sure it is the latest version.


If you are using any version of Sun Java that is prior to JRE Version 6.0,
then you are strongly urged to remove any/all versions.
There are numerous vulnerabilities in them and they are actively being exploited.

It is highly suggested that you update to the latest version which is Sun Java JRE/JSE
Version 6.0

Simple check, look under...
C:\Program Files\Java

The only folder under that folder should be the latest version.

Such as...
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0

http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

FYI:
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102557-1
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102622-1
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102648-1
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102729-1
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102732-1
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102760-1

 

[Walter R.]

There are no Java folders in my program files

 

[David H. Lipman]

From: "Walter R." <[email protected]>

| There are no Java folders in my program files
|

Then you aren't usen't Sun Java.

 

[Walter R.]

Should I be using Sun Java? What Java am I using, if any?

 

[David H. Lipman]

From: "Walter R." <[email protected]>

| Should I be using Sun Java? What Java am I using, if any?
|

MSJVM - Microsoft Java Virtual Machine.

 

[Walter R.]

Thank you, David, for your help. One more question:

What can Sun Java do that MsJVM cannot do? Is there any compelling reason
why I should install the 200 MB Sun Java program?

 

[David H. Lipman]

From: "Walter R." <[email protected]>

| Thank you, David, for your help. One more question:
|
| What can Sun Java do that MsJVM cannot do? Is there any compelling reason
| why I should install the 200 MB Sun Java program?
|

Microsoft licensed Sun Java technology from Sun Microsystems.
Micropsoft in their G-d complex thought they would "improve" Java and modified it. This was
a violation of the license agreement between the two companies. Sun sued Microsoft and won.
Microsoft is barred from deploying MSJVM any more and could only release security fixes.

I won't get into specifics but Java is an operating system (virual machine) within an
operating system. The objective is to cross various different operating systems. A Java
Applet on a MAC will run the same on Windows or any other OS that supports Java.

In conclusion, Muicrosoft is no longer a player in Java. Sun is the only player and much
content depends upon Java.

 

[Doug]

You must be confused...The Sun Java Runtime that I have is only
16 MB. Make sure you download the right one.

Doug W.
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[Homer J. Simpson]

Do you even have any application/go to any site that *requires* a Java
runtime?