I am running win XP Pro SP2.

Do I need to install the Java Plug-in Program on Win XP? What would I gain?
What is the disadvantage? Will it dump a lot of spam and ads on me?

Thanks for your input

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Walter
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"Walter R." <wer25@example.com> wrote in message
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> I am running win XP Pro SP2.
>
> 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.

>
> --
> Walter
> www.rationality.net
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>
>

"webster72n" <webster72n******.com> wrote in message
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> "Walter R." <wer25@example.com> wrote in message
> news:faP7h.29023$si3.27547@tornado.socal.rr.com...
> > I am running win XP Pro SP2.
> >
> > 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,

or someone else has a much better idea!

>
> > What is the disadvantage? Will it dump a lot of spam and ads on me?
>
> No virtual disadvantage either and no *junk*- deposits,

especially when using "Firefox".

>
>
> >
> > Thanks for your input
>
> You're welcome, Harry.
>
> >
> > --
> > Walter
> > www.rationality.net
> > -
> >
> >
>
>

Walter R. wrote:
> I am running win XP Pro SP2.
>
> Do I need to install the Java Plug-in Program on Win XP?

No.

> What would I gain?

The ability to run Java applets. Some websites use them, for online
games (yahoo). Also, some programs use Java. OpenOffice is one.


> What is the disadvantage?

If you DON'T need it, it takes up resources that could be used
elsewhere. Also, a small chance that it could be vulnerable to hackers.


> Will it dump a lot of spam and ads on me?

No. But if you're not careful it'll install the google toolbar on you.