Is Sun's Java the same thing as Java Virtual Machine, or are they two different products.
Download location http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4.2/download.html
Release note and list of fixes: http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4.2/ReleaseNotes.html
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Download location http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4.2/download.html
Release note and list of fixes: http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4.2/ReleaseNotes.html
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Is Sun's Java the same thing as Java Virtual Machine, or are they two different products.
Sorry. I failed to write the program name clearly. The update is for Java(TM) 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition.
With regards to your question, The Java 2 Runtime Environment contains the Java virtual machine.
BTW, to download the update for offline installation, go here - it's 14.52MB
This is the only change from 1.4.2_02:
Bugid 4924896 - Ship currently published CA certificates in cacerts file.
I would guess that some certificates are expiring at the end of the year.
Larry,
You DON'T need the Netbeans stuff. Just "fluff" for most 'normal' users. Here's their description:
NetBeans IDE is an integrated development environment (IDE) for writing, compiling, testing, and debugging J2SE applications and J2EE web tier applications. It includes a full-featured text editor with syntax highlighting and error checking, visual design tools, Ant support, version control system support, and many other features. It is bundled with the Java 2 SDK as a "cobundle".
I installed the new Java on my personal WinXP Home version last night and it ran fine. In addition, I've upgraded a few of the Win2000, XP's and Win98's at the office too. No problems noticed so far.
Just my personal experience at this time, but it's only been a couple of days running.
Hope this helps.
Grif
OK, question from another dummy. The D/l page says it has net beans. Is there an option not to install that part during installiation? I would imagine I need to save it to disk and install offline to have that choice? I'm ok to install, just want to know my options before I click the install button. LOL This is the link I'm using. http://java.sun.com/webapps/download/DisplayLinks , Thanks, Rod
Download page is at http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4.2/download.html
Scroll down the page to find Download J2SE v 1.4.2_03 then click on download link below JRE or just go to this link to get the Windows Offline Installation, Multi-language of JRE v1.4.2.-03. This isnt the netbeans or no netbeans AFAIK.
Do I need to uninstall my current version jre1.4.1_01 before installing the new version?
May be noted on there website, but since I'm here, thought I'd ask ![]()
Downloaded the installer version so I could keep it for a backup. Installed over older version.
Using a DUN, so other than watching the grass grow, and the leaves fall, was relatively painless ![]()
Thanks again to you and Marianna for replies.
disable jusched.exe (Checks with Sun's Java updates site to see if newer Java versions are available. Visit http://java.sun.com or just run the Java Plug-In Control Panel if you want to do it manually). Can be disabled in msconfig or preferably using the Java Plug-In Control Panel (in Control Panel). You can also set the date/time that it checks for updates. Default is the 23 day of the month.
I find it easiest to disable the automatic updates in the "Control Panel/Java Plug In" icon. Click on the "Update" tab, then UNCHECK the "Check for updates automatically" box.
Grif
How does Java Web Start work?
When a user clicks on a Java Web Start link, a file called a JNLP file is downloaded and then read by the Java Web Start helper application. The JNLP file is a small XML document that contains information about the application that the user is trying to launch, where the application is located on the network, the application version, and the version of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) that is required to run the application. The JNLP file is authored by the application provider, and serves as a set of instructions that Java Web Start will use to download, install, run, and update the application when a new version is available.
http://java.sun.com/j2se/faq.html#Startwork
...so it works correctly on any website that you might visit..It accesses the internet and downloads specific runtime files that may not be on your computer. If an older version is needed, then that will be downloaded if necessary. I've never found the need to use it as I always stay as current as possbile, so I don't use it.
Here are some links where you can read about it:
http://java.sun.com/products/javawebstart/
http://java.sun.com/products/javawebstart/overview.html
HOpe this helps.
Grif