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Pro's and Cons of installing the JRE
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<blockquote data-quote="RJB1953" data-source="post: 1325771" data-attributes="member: 222900"><p>Thank you for responding so quickly. It does seem like a lot of Windows applications run on Java so what you are saying is a little surprising. I did install OpenOffice, which I have always wanted to try, and I think it did want to install JRE. I didn't install it at that time mainly because I wanted to understand the security implications. Interestingly the word processor and spreadsheet capabilities seem to work fine without it but then I didn't exercise all the features. </p><p></p><p>Are there any security concerns with Java in the Mac environment? I know Mac OS is very robust but after being compromised by viruses despite loading up the finest in Windows bloatware AV's you can understand why I am cautious. I did read the forum discussion on using the firewall, I'll save those questions until I have learned a little more about it. I am loving my MacBook Pro....<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Lol as I was typing this I got a pop up to update Adobe Flashplayer. I guess somethings never change. </p><p></p><p>I am enjoying the forum a lot, it's a great feeling to have this support.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RJB1953, post: 1325771, member: 222900"] Thank you for responding so quickly. It does seem like a lot of Windows applications run on Java so what you are saying is a little surprising. I did install OpenOffice, which I have always wanted to try, and I think it did want to install JRE. I didn't install it at that time mainly because I wanted to understand the security implications. Interestingly the word processor and spreadsheet capabilities seem to work fine without it but then I didn't exercise all the features. Are there any security concerns with Java in the Mac environment? I know Mac OS is very robust but after being compromised by viruses despite loading up the finest in Windows bloatware AV's you can understand why I am cautious. I did read the forum discussion on using the firewall, I'll save those questions until I have learned a little more about it. I am loving my MacBook Pro....:) Lol as I was typing this I got a pop up to update Adobe Flashplayer. I guess somethings never change. I am enjoying the forum a lot, it's a great feeling to have this support. [/QUOTE]
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