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From: Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com>
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Subject: Re: Java - To install or not to install
Date: 8 Oct 2016 19:37:33 GMT
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On 2016-10-08, gtr <xxx@yyy.zzz> wrote:
> On 2016-10-08 18:56:39 +0000, gtr said:
>
>>> <http://www.macworld.com/article/2028900/how-to-disable-java-on-your-mac.html>
>> 
>> Cool, thanks.  I'll set about disabling it now.
>> 
>> Though I may well soon find out, I'm curious: What are the general 
>> needs that would demand Java be installed? I don't use Adobe in any of 
>> its forms and so it's needs (past or current) are of no significance.  
>> What other logical places would I find Java of probable necessity?
>
> By the way, I see most of the application type in the above article, if 
> this comprises the whole of the answer, you can disregard.

More are listed here:

<https://gigaom.com/2012/09/06/quick-tip-do-you-need-java-on-your-mac/>

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