Should I install Java on my machine?

Java is a widely accepted and commonly used programming language for web-based applications. Software developed in Java can execute on multiple platforms without requiring costly changes to the code for each platform. We are using Java primarily for this reason. Java has been developed with internet security issues in mind. If you have concerns or questions about installing Java on your machine, you may read more about it at the official Java site.

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Jon D. Vandegriff

Last modified: Wed Jul 16 10:34:00 Eastern Daylight Time 2003