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**Force Flow** · 03-05-2012, 09:46 PM

I've been debating whether or not do keep including Java in the standard group of programs I install for prepping workstations, or leave it out.

I've been finding that when cleaning up machines, the Java cache tends to be full of malware. I suspect it may sometimes be the point of infection.

Outside of programming or web development, I don't really see many legitimate stand-alone applications requiring a JVM. Additionally, it's rare to see a website using Java, now that Flash is fully entrenched and HTML5 is starting to gain some favor (to replace flash).

So, I'm gearing this question to fellow techs--what do you think? Is it time to abandon Java as part of a standard OS install?

03-05-2012, 09:46 PM	#1
Force Flow Barefoot on the Moon! Staff Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northeastern USA Posts: 13,806	Install Java or leave it out? I've been debating whether or not do keep including Java in the standard group of programs I install for prepping workstations, or leave it out. I've been finding that when cleaning up machines, the Java cache tends to be full of malware. I suspect it may sometimes be the point of infection. Outside of programming or web development, I don't really see many legitimate stand-alone applications requiring a JVM. Additionally, it's rare to see a website using Java, now that Flash is fully entrenched and HTML5 is starting to gain some favor (to replace flash). So, I'm gearing this question to fellow techs--what do you think? Is it time to abandon Java as part of a standard OS install? __________________ There are two secrets to staying young, being happy, and achieving success. You have to laugh and find humor every day, and you have to have a dream.