Java is a plug-in language, like Flash. It was designed to be more capable than Flash, but it didn't really catch on. The language is still used for other things, often on servers, but very few people actually use it for "applets" any more.You probably didn't install it yourself. It probably came on your computer. Sun Microsystems pay a lot of computer manufacturers to install it before it leaves the factory. They wanted Java to be everywhere; they had dreams that eventually you'd download all of your software. Even your word processor and your video games. And then it wouldn't matter if you had a Mac or Windows or anything else. Very subversive.
Well, it didn't work out, but they still put it out there. And they're pretty obnoxious about keeping it updated. It's not dangerous. They put a LOT of work into making it safe, so you can go ahead and update it. Or just un-install it, and your life will not be noticeably worse. To un-install it, go to the Control Panel and click Add/Remove programs. Scroll down to Java and hit Remove. Your computer will work just fine and maybe faster for having it gone.
Well, it didn't work out, but they still put it out there. And they're pretty obnoxious about keeping it updated. It's not dangerous. They put a LOT of work into making it safe, so you can go ahead and update it. Or just un-install it, and your life will not be noticeably worse. To un-install it, go to the Control Panel and click Add/Remove programs. Scroll down to Java and hit Remove. Your computer will work just fine and maybe faster for having it gone.
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