"Walter R." <wer25@example.com> wrote in message
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> I am running win XP Pro SP2.
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> Do I need to install the Java Plug-in Program on Win XP? What would I
gain?

Virtually nothing and therfore you don't need it, unless you are a
developer.

> What is the disadvantage? Will it dump a lot of spam and ads on me?

No virtual disadvantage either and no *junk*- deposits.


>
> Thanks for your input

You're welcome, Harry.

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