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What Is Java Technology and Why Do I Need It?

Java is a programming language and computing platform first released in 1995 that powers much of today's digital world. There are applications and websites that require Java to function. Java is free to download for personal use and development from java.com and oracle.com. It is important to install the latest Java patches each quarter for performance, stability, and security updates.

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What Is Java Technology and Why Do I Need It?

Java is a programming language and computing platform first released in 1995 that powers much of today's digital world. There are applications and websites that require Java to function. Java is free to download for personal use and development from java.com and oracle.com. It is important to install the latest Java patches each quarter for performance, stability, and security updates.

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What is Java technology and why do I need it?

Java is a programming language and computing platform first released by Sun Microsystems in 1995. It has evolved from humble
beginnings to power a large share of today’s digital world, by providing the reliable platform upon which many services and
applications are built. New, innovative products and digital services designed for the future continue to rely on Java, as well.

There are many applications and even some websites that will not function unless you have Java installed. Java.com, this website,
is intended for consumers who require Java for their desktop applications – specifically applications targeting Java 8. Developers
as well as users that would like to learn Java programming should visit the dev.java website instead and business users should
visit oracle.com/java for more information.
Is Java free to download?

Yes, Java is free to download for personal use. Get the latest version at java.com.
Java is also free for development: developers can find all the development kits and other useful tools
at https://www.oracle.com/javadownload/.
Why should I upgrade to the latest Java patch each quarter when prompted?

The latest Java patches contain important enhancements to improve performance, stability and security of the Java applications
that run on your machine. Installing these updates will ensure that your Java applications continue to run with the most up-to-date
version.

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