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sigzero
on March 9, 2015
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Java Runtime updater now installs ask.com toolbar ...
This has already been played out on Windows. It isn't damaging anything reputation wise.
TeMPOraL
on March 9, 2015
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Indeed. Developers will keep chosing JVM for technical reasons, managers will keep choosing Java for business reasons, and the end-user doesn't have any choice. Want the application to run? Install Java.
rdsnsca
on March 9, 2015
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Na... look for an app that doesn't need it. Haven't had Java on any of my machines for 5 years and i don't miss it one bit.
moondowner
on March 10, 2015
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Many websites/webapps run on Java on the server side.
Also some desktop apps come with Java bundled together. The user just installs the app and runs it.
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