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Editor's Rating:
Not rated
- Average User Rating:
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Downloads:
6,061,372
- Operating Systems:
Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98
- Additional Requirements:
Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server
- Limitations:
No limitations
- Date Added:
February 06, 2006
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Publisher's description of Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE) Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0
From Sun Microsystems:The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) provides the libraries, the Java Virtual Machine, and other components to run applets and applications written in the Java programming language. In addition, two key deployment technologies are part of the JRE: Java Plug-in, which enables applets to run in popular browsers; and Java Web Start, which deploys standalone applications over a network. This is the official Java Download from Sun Microsystems.
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User reviews of Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE) Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0
- Average user rating: 2.8 stars out of 63 votes
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33 out of 46 people found this review helpful
Version: Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE) Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0
"An all-out requirement for your Windows PC"
Pros: Its free.
It makes all your java programs work...Azureus, Cabos, ANTsP2P, etc.
Its so good that AutoPatcher includes this inside the updater for users to choose to install.
Makes Microsoft Java Virtual Machine look like Cr@P
Cons: Its a pretty big download.
It puts jusched.exe in the startup programs...bah! Who needs this?
Most java built programs will not work without this installed...this also goes for web content that requires java, like Yahoo! Games.
It installs as an IE BHO... :P.
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15 out of 17 people found this review helpful
Version: Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE) Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0
"This Download Is A Must For All Windows Users!!"
Pros: It is free.
It is used on almost every PC.
It is a must for Windows users.
It is safe.
It has no bugs.
It's a 5/5!
It is a must!
I recomend it for everyone who has Windows!
Cons: There is nothing I don't like about Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE) Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0.
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Version: Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE) Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0
"DEFINATE requirement for your PC."
Pros: You pretty much have to have this program to run most programs on your pc. It does it's job well, and stays mostly in the background where you forget it's even on your computer.
Cons: EXTREMELY hard to stay updated, not unless you are obsessed and visit the site every day, or keep checking for updates over and over again. I never get automatic update checks.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE) Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0
Pros: Smooth, allows running of the latest java aplets and programs. Pretty much unnoticable
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE) Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0
Pros: Not only does the Java Applet allow you to open some websites, but it also lets you play some games such as RuneScape. RuneScape is a great example on how a little program like Java can do BIG things. The size is sort of big but bearable. 5 stars 2 thumbs up!
Cons: You need to visit the site for updates though there arnt many.
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