Re: about installing Java
On 2015-02-13, Andrew McGlashan <andrew.mcglashan@affinityvision.com.au> wrote:
>
> On 13/02/2015 2:52 PM, Jack Chuge wrote:
>> I know it means nothing to me until I want to install CGoban, a go
>> client been maintaining by kgs(www.gokgs.com). And I found my debian
>> pre-installed a java version of 1.6.0, seems odd for ever.
>
> Keep in mind that Java for many means "Just another vulnerability
> announcement" ... ymmv.
>
> If you don't need Java, don't install it, it's not worth it.
>
> If you DO need it, be very careful how you use it and perhaps in a
> sandbox type environment such as a VM where it can do less damage.
>
> Cheers
> A.
I would agree with you when it comes to Java applets specifically.
However, Java is used for a lot more than just applets.
The Java plug-in available in Jessie (icedtea-plugin 1.5-2) allows one
to sandbox an applet within the JVM itself. I don't know if that is true
of the version in Wheezy (1.4-3~deb7u2), however.
--
Liam
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