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| MaGraham |
Posted - 02 February 2013 : 20:36:13
With the latest warnings about enabling Java or even having it on a computer, what are you guys doing and/or suggest doing?
I know I have software programs on my computer that require Java and unless I am mistaken the Chatnow I have on my website requires Java. Doesn't it? Doesn't all chat programs?
I do a lot of design graphics and I am continuously going to Google and doing an image search to get ideas, etc. and Google uses Java for this.
How should I advise my members?
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| MaGraham |
Posted - 03 February 2013 : 16:54:45
Oh my! Thank you guys for sharing!
I really appreciate this!
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| Davio |
Posted - 03 February 2013 : 13:27:46
I removed java from my computer a few years now. But you could disable it in your browser and enable it only when you need it. |
| Carefree |
Posted - 03 February 2013 : 12:43:53
Yeah, Oracle has been bundling crap-ware with Java for some time, using spyware embedding techniques. They are busy ruining the reputation of Sun's product. |
| HuwR |
Posted - 03 February 2013 : 05:42:24
Oracle have updated Java since that warning.
The latest versions of Java also allow you to disable the browser plugin from the java control panel |
| MaGraham |
Posted - 03 February 2013 : 05:05:26
I actually did just that, HuwR, as it was my understanding that the latest update included a patch for the security hole. Thank you!
Why is Homeland Security issuing warnings?
http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2013/01/13/homeland-security-warns-to-disable-java/
I always thought it was javascript that could be such a security threat.
We have security issues all of the time with Windows and we're never told to stop using Windows like some are saying about Java, so I just couldn't understand their major concern like I am hearing.
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| HuwR |
Posted - 03 February 2013 : 03:57:46
advise them to get the latest version and not to visit websites they don't know. |
