Java

[KRK]

Hello,

I've read a bit about Java on the web, but I don't really understand it. I
have java installed on my Vista, but do I need it ? I keep getting prompted
to install the latest version.

Can I uninstall Java please , ?

Thanks

K

 

[Malke]

Hello,

I've read a bit about Java on the web, but I don't really understand it. I
have java installed on my Vista, but do I need it ? I keep getting
prompted to install the latest version.

Can I uninstall Java please , ?

Sure, uninstall it. Then if you find you really want it you can always
install the latest version from Sun.

http://www.java.com/en/download/whatis_java.jsp

Malke

 

[mxh]

You need it, and yes, you should update it.

 

[Tim Slattery]

Hello,

I've read a bit about Java on the web, but I don't really understand it. I
have java installed on my Vista, but do I need it ? I keep getting prompted
to install the latest version.

Some websites use Java to safely run small programs, called "applets",
within your browser. A prime example is
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/crossword/, which uses Java to let
you solve the Newsday crossword puzzle interactively.

Can I uninstall Java please , ?

If you don't use any sites that use Java applets, then you won't miss
it. If you uninstall it, then run into such a site that you do want to
use, it's easy to go to www.java.com/getjava and install it.