Do I need Java?
I'm getting reminders to update Java. I seem to recall that it is important to keep this up to date for security purposes, but I also seem to recall reading that one may not need Java anymore? Edit...
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Chris Bryant wrote:Ah, I see, the distance is measured in light years in this instance. :Bbwanshoom wrote:Chris Bryant wrote:Distantly related how?
As always, keep in mind Java and javascript are 2 different things- only distantly related.
They are both object oriented, and both have the word java in them ;)
People still confuse the two though, and think that no script will keep java from running, or that removing java will protect from JavaScript exploits.
They're not even similarly object oriented as JavaScript is not class-based. Javascript used the word Java (with Sun's permission) purely as a marketing ploy to ride the Java wave from 20 years ago. The confusion is understandable, but unfortunate.
