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Sun Java™ Runtime News
« on: May 25, 2006, 04:16:21 PM »


Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) software is the premier platform for rapidly developing and deploying secure, portable applications that run on server and desktop systems spanning most operating systems. J2SE 6.0 is a significant release including many new features and updates while preserving compatibility and stability. The development of J2SE 6.0 was led by Sun and progressed following the Java Community Process (JCP) to include input from a variety of constituents.
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Java technology was created as a computer programming tool in a small, secret effort called "the Green Project" at Sun Microsystems in 1991. As it turns out, the Internet was ready for Java technology, and just in time for its initial public introduction in 1995, the team was able to announce that the Netscape Navigator Internet browser would incorporate Java technology.
Now, the Java platform has attracted over 5 million software developers, worldwide use in every major industry segment, and a presence in a wide range of devices, computers, and networks of any programming technology. Today, you can find Java technology in networks and devices that range from the Internet and scientific supercomputers to laptops and cell phones, from Wall Street market simulators to home game players and credit cards -- just about everywhere. The best way to preview these applications is to explore java.com, the ultimate marketplace, showcase, and central information resource for businesses, consumers, and software developers who use Java technology.

Key features:
• Write software on one platform and run it on practically any other platform
• Create programs to run within a web browser and web services
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• Write powerful and efficient applications for mobile phones, remote processors, low-cost consumer products, and practically any device with a digital heartbeat

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Re: Sun Java™ Runtime News
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2011, 09:12:37 PM »
Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 30 & Java SE 7u2 - December 12, 2011

Release notes:

Java 6 update 30
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/6u30-relnotes-1394870.html

Java 7 update 2
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/7u2-relnotes-1394228.html

Download: (Make sure you pick the correct one, most general users use the "JRE" on the right side of the page)
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html

Also make sure you pick the correct one for your operating system on the download page after you sign the agreement.

Verify your version
http://www.java.com/en/download/testjava.jsp

Note: UNcheck any unwanted toolbars/programs if offered.

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Re: Sun Java™ Runtime News
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2011, 12:45:21 AM »
JRE 6u30 does not include security updates.  However, update 2 to Java JRE 7 does include security updates.  Note, however, that Java version 7 is the developer preview version, essentially a beta. 
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Re: Sun Java™ Runtime News
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2011, 01:25:59 AM »
Thanks for that clarification.   I happened to pick the 6.30 to install, but the choice did confuse me.

I find the Java update process rather difficult.  There are so many choices on the download page.  The newly installed version keeps telling me it will automatically update, but it does not.