Is Java essential on a PC?
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Hello,
I hear all sorts of information about Java. I would like to know what it is really used for and what would happen if I uninstalled it?
I have on my PC: Java (MT) 6 Update 39 (Publisher > Oracle)
Thank you in advance for your information.
Configuration: Windows Vista / Firefox 19.0
I hear all sorts of information about Java. I would like to know what it is really used for and what would happen if I uninstalled it?
I have on my PC: Java (MT) 6 Update 39 (Publisher > Oracle)
Thank you in advance for your information.
Configuration: Windows Vista / Firefox 19.0
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Hi there :)
In fact, Java allows you to run part of the content on the web (games, online tools...) and some software that runs on your computer (whatever it may be).
Informative note__________
The need for this program comes from the programming language (I don't know if you've heard of programming, I'm writing this just in case). The Java language is an increasingly widespread language that offers significant possibilities and is relatively easy to master (compared to binary and assembly languages of old times, which are still used, though).
And the big advantage of Java is that programs are directly compatible across all systems, Windows, Linux, and Mac, without having to recompile for each one. The secret to compatibility is that compiled Java has a specific code that can only be executed with the Java software, which reads the code differently depending on the operating systems.
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So, my advice is not to uninstall Java; it is a very useful program. Simply put, some software on your computer would become obsolete (not necessarily, since I don't know which software you use).
It's not for nothing that it's included by default with Windows.
Best regards,
Quester4
In fact, Java allows you to run part of the content on the web (games, online tools...) and some software that runs on your computer (whatever it may be).
Informative note__________
The need for this program comes from the programming language (I don't know if you've heard of programming, I'm writing this just in case). The Java language is an increasingly widespread language that offers significant possibilities and is relatively easy to master (compared to binary and assembly languages of old times, which are still used, though).
And the big advantage of Java is that programs are directly compatible across all systems, Windows, Linux, and Mac, without having to recompile for each one. The secret to compatibility is that compiled Java has a specific code that can only be executed with the Java software, which reads the code differently depending on the operating systems.
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So, my advice is not to uninstall Java; it is a very useful program. Simply put, some software on your computer would become obsolete (not necessarily, since I don't know which software you use).
It's not for nothing that it's included by default with Windows.
Best regards,
Quester4
It's true that what intrigued me too is that Java is included in Windows.
But apparently there are several "types" of Java, hence my question.
In any case, I will follow your advice.
Best regards,
Crusoette
It's scripting languages like PHP or ASP that would be more essential, but they execute server-side, so no worries
and without Java, you cannot start OpenOffice at all unless it has been rewritten in another language since then.
otherwise, thanks for the newcomers