What would I need Java for?

redi · 18 February 11, 21:20

On my new game PC I haven't installed Java yet. Do I need it for something essential? Will certain websites not work without it?

~~Supra4~~ · 18 February 11, 21:33

+1

If you don't need it, don't install it. If you run into a situation where you need Java, you can always download it.

brabham67 · 18 February 11, 21:38

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Originally Posted by Supra4

+1

If you don't need it, don't install it. If you run into a situation where you need Java, you can always download it.

Yup. I have it on my "sim machine" as it is needed for non-sim stuff. No harm, IMHO.

Klapaucjusz · 18 February 11, 23:50

I need Java mostly for OpenOffice (most probably LibreOffice with the next update), Compass&Ruler and a couple of Java games.

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Originally Posted by redi

Will certain websites not work without it?

F1 Live Timing, for example. And many scientific sites with interactive plots, schematics or physics simulations.

18 February 11, 21:20	#1
redi Superator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: On a thin crust covering a huge ball of hot molten stone whizzing through space Age: 40	What would I need Java for? On my new game PC I haven't installed Java yet. Do I need it for something essential? Will certain websites not work without it?

18 February 11, 21:33	#2
~~Supra4~~ Banned Join Date: Sep 2007	+1 If you don't need it, don't install it. If you run into a situation where you need Java, you can always download it.