JRE 8?

Hi All,

I noticed that JAVA 8 is ready to go.

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/ja...s-2133155.html

Is JRE 8 ready for prime time or would you stick with 7 for now?

Many thanks,
-T

On 6/14/2014 9:16 PM, Todd wrote:
Hi All,

I noticed that JAVA 8 is ready to go.

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/ja...s-2133155.html

Is JRE 8 ready for prime time or would you stick with 7 for now?

Many thanks,
-T


My primary reference is the Java installation test at
http://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp, which says my Java 7
u60 (7.0.600.19) is the current version. I also look at the "Java
Downloads for All Operating Systems" page at
http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp, which says "Recommended
Version 7 Update 60".

I am not sure I will want Java 8. Java 7 gives me the option to run an
unsigned Java applet from a Web site after I whitelist the site. I
understand that Java 8 will block all unsigned applets and not give the
user any option.

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The Ukraine will be Putin's Czechoslovakia.
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On 06/14/2014 11:01 PM, David E. Ross wrote:
On 6/14/2014 9:16 PM, Todd wrote:
Hi All,

I noticed that JAVA 8 is ready to go.

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/ja...s-2133155.html

Is JRE 8 ready for prime time or would you stick with 7 for now?

Many thanks,
-T


My primary reference is the Java installation test at
http://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp, which says my Java 7
u60 (7.0.600.19) is the current version. I also look at the "Java
Downloads for All Operating Systems" page at
http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp, which says "Recommended
Version 7 Update 60".

I am not sure I will want Java 8. Java 7 gives me the option to run an
unsigned Java applet from a Web site after I whitelist the site. I
understand that Java 8 will block all unsigned applets and not give the
user any option.


Hi David,

Thank you!

I wonder if signed java will cut down on viruses? Bad
guys will probably just sign the stinkers.

-T

In article , lid says...

Hi All,

I noticed that JAVA 8 is ready to go.

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/ja...s-2133155.html

Is JRE 8 ready for prime time or would you stick with 7 for now?

JRE 8 is mainly for developers right now. Some who tried it when it was
originally released found that it didn't work with some web sites,
particularly those that use Java for Internet speed tests (which are
more accurate and offer more information than Flash-based tests.)

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On 15/06/2014 07:01, David E. Ross wrote:
I am not sure I will want Java 8. Java 7 gives me the option to run an
unsigned Java applet from a Web site after I whitelist the site. I
understand that Java 8 will block all unsigned applets and not give the
user any option.

I'm running Java 8u5 and you can still whitelist pages on the Security
tab of the Java Control Panel.

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To email me please remove all the letter vee from my email address.

On 15/06/2014 05:16, Todd wrote:
Hi All,

I noticed that JAVA 8 is ready to go.

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/ja...s-2133155.html


Is JRE 8 ready for prime time or would you stick with 7 for now?

Many thanks,
-T

What do you use Java for? Just asking!

On 6/15/2014 2:19 PM, Big-Penis wrote:
On 15/06/2014 05:16, Todd wrote:
Hi All,

I noticed that JAVA 8 is ready to go.

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/ja...s-2133155.html


Is JRE 8 ready for prime time or would you stick with 7 for now?

Many thanks,
-T

What do you use Java for? Just asking!


Java is used on two Web pages that I frequently visit. One page is an
entertaining game of no consequent. The other page is a color-picker
that I use while creating Web pages.

--
David E. Ross

The Crimea is Putin's Sudetenland.
The Ukraine will be Putin's Czechoslovakia.
See http://www.rossde.com/editorials/edtl_PutinUkraine.html.