Java software allows you to run applications called "applets" that are written in the Java programming language. These applets allow you to have a much richer experience online than simply interacting with static HTML pages.
Java Plug-in technology, included as part of the Java 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (JRE), establishes a connection between popular browsers and the Java platform. Java allows applications to be downloaded over a network and run within a guarded sandbox. Security restrictions are easily imposed on the sandbox.
Many cross platform applications also require Java to operate properly.
Change Log - Link.
This update release contains the following enhancements:
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Java Plug-in technology, included as part of the Java 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (JRE), establishes a connection between popular browsers and the Java platform. Java allows applications to be downloaded over a network and run within a guarded sandbox. Security restrictions are easily imposed on the sandbox.
Many cross platform applications also require Java to operate properly.
Change Log - Link.
This update release contains the following enhancements:
- JDK and JRE Support for Mac OS X
- JDK for Linux on ARM
- JavaFX SDK and JavaFX Runtime included in JDK 7u6 and JRE 7u6
- Java Access Bridge included in JRE 7u6
- Alternative Hash Function
- Changes to Security Warning Dialog Box for Trusted Signed and Self Signed Applications
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