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Is the Java update

Dec 23, 2007 7:24AM PST

something the average joe user needs? I ask because i am ignorant as to what it is and does. Due to limited time and ability to connect to the internet i have not been able to research it very much. Thanks for all input

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Yes, the average joe
Dec 23, 2007 9:56AM PST

would benefit from the Java update. A lot of websites have Java content in them.

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Thank you for the response...
Dec 23, 2007 12:28PM PST

there is one other reason i was asking, due to extensive and unpredictable travel for my job i am often left to resort to a dial-up connection. As the update is quite large...just wanted to know if it was something i should have. Thanks again.