Concerning JAVA

[Danny]

Can someone tell me what JAVA is?  I cannot remember getting involved with this in the past, but whenever I have to re-boot this window pops up saying.
JAVA AUTO UPDATER
Sun Microsystems. Inc.........and/...........Update Now?
             Appreaciate any advice concerning this.  Thanks....  Danny  :+}

[SheGold]

Danny java is a program that helps you to be able to see graphics.. At times when its too hot to get in shop I play games and java is what enables me to see the graphics.. Hope this helps.. Sheila in Tx

[TomC]

We are seeing Java more and more at work and updates come out pretty frequently.  As Sheila said it's a utility programs dispay properly and other functions.  Since it's getting more widely used, it's also becoming more of a target for the happy folks who write virus's so keeping it updated is probably a good idea.

[Danny]

And I Thank you BOTH for your expertise and I shall follow the prompts the next time JAVA pops up. The wife and myself do mess with the games etc.
                Thank yas again....  Danny  :+}

[GrayBeard]

Just make sure to keep your Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware software up to date ALSO!!!!

~~~GB~~~

[tux_linux]

JAVA is my job - my life!

JAVA is a programming language. It's working on all computers and therefor often and wide spread used. I'm a programmer for JAVA (aside of some other languages).

JAVA is also a slang word for coffee. I'm drinking that stuff all day long.

The updater you're seeing wants to get the newest version of the Java runtime - let the update do, what it wants to do is a good recommendation.

regards
Torsten

[Gabby]

Now I know who to blame because he "never finishes anyth"  !!!!!!

LOL
Gabby

[Danny]

Thanks to all....I took your good advice and went thru the up-dating of JAVA.
Will we notice anything change by doing this? 
And GB I have the top of the line anti-virus using NORTON.  Hope this is good enough.  Yes?  No?  Danny  :+}

[Chachi]

NORTON is JUNK!!!! Go to

http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download
 
and download the at home version it is free if you choose it they also have a pay one as well but trust me me it will stop anythging trying to get in the front door even if it is piggy backing with something else and it will let you know for sure. They even have a place where you can have gamming mode on which it does not pop up and close your game down at all...

[GrayBeard]

Agreed...Avast is my AV of choice...sometimes scares the holy beejeezus out of me when the warning pops up but I am sure glad it is there!

~~~GB~~~

[beginner]

Danny, I also have Norton 360.  Don"t think it can be beat.

[Chachi]

@GB I know thats right I jump anytime it comes on but I am also Glad it does come on it has blocked so much Crap since I started to use it. As well I scan everything with it first it helps so much...