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MaGraham
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 Posted - 02 February 2013 : 20:36:13
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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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"Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can." - John Wesley |
Edited by - MaGraham on 02 February 2013 20:51:08 |
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HuwR
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MaGraham
Senior Member
USA
1297 Posts |
Posted - 03 February 2013 : 05:05:26
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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
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Carefree
Advanced Member
Philippines
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Posted - 03 February 2013 : 12:43:53
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| 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. |
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Davio
Development Team Member
Jamaica
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Posted - 03 February 2013 : 13:27:46
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| 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. |
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MaGraham
Senior Member
USA
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Posted - 03 February 2013 : 16:54:45
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Oh my! Thank you guys for sharing!
I really appreciate this!
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Java Security Issues
