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Who needs Java?

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garycurtis

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Yesterday, my System Prefs pane informed me that I had Java onboard.

Today, it is gone. Does a retired guy running an iMac (late 2013) at home need it?
 
Only if you will be accessing web sites or apps that require Java. If you are not, there is no harm in just not installing Java at all.
 
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How do I know if I am using Apps that require Java?

Name a few.

I typically run Firefox, Safaria, Pages and Aperture.
 
That is interesting. I worked in Air Operations at two airlines and frequency look up pilot advisories, but these are published at the website of an airport 1 mile from my front door.

In plaintext, but of course using pilot terminology.
 
Don't worry about it, a popup will appear if Java is required. I'm a developer and use a lot of apps, I rarely, if ever use Java.
 
garycurtis said:
How do I know if I am using Apps that require Java?

Name a few.

I typically run Firefox, Safaria, Pages and Aperture.
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It is very unusual for an app to require Java any more. The only app I use that requires it is Crashplan's backup application. What is more common, but still not particularly widespread, is for a web site to require Java.

None of the apps you listed require Java. Like mentioned, if you need Java for something you will get a popup telling you so.
 
The Adobe Creative Suite seems to use Java Applets. I use inDesign and Illustrator.

And sorry about the typo in Safaria. It just proves that too much time surfing the web turns your world into an opera — Safaria.
 
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