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It's Time to Get Rid of Java, Feels F-Secure


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This is true on so many levels. When I last reinstalled my OS, I completely forgot about it, and didn't install Java. I've encountered one website only which requires it. So rock on F-secure guy!

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Unfortunately some devices like multi-function printers/copiers/scanners/fax machines can only be access through a Java interface. I have had to have it installed at work for this reason. However I agree the average home user has little or no need to have it installed. Considering Firefox can use multiple Profiles it is quite easy to use a specific profile for Java and leave it out of your main profile. That is how I do it.

On second thought Android developers also need it.

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I remember playing song previews on Wikipedia and seeing a Java icon in tray. Also, my memory isn't so good but wasn't it Youtube videos that required Flash and Java installed?

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I remember playing song previews on Wikipedia and seeing a Java icon in tray. Also, my memory isn't so good but wasn't it Youtube videos that required Flash and Java installed?

Yup; Yup + (.NET also)

all of the add-ons on one hand let developers expand areas of apps, but M$ would not be happy in having to open its code completely, so the choices are either some good via bad or bad only! :evil:

BTW only app I need Java is LibreO currently I think... :think:

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It would be lovely to ditch Java and avoid the monthly update ritual, that now comes in both x86 and x64 flavors.

The only minuses arise from Java's cross-platform nature and if you enjoy astronomy, that many very worthy sites use Java for their demos and for presenting their technical data. Also if you have kids, they probably play Java games online...

Sux I know, you don't have to tell me!

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