On 2015-02-13, Andrew McGlashan <andrew.mcglas...@affinityvision.com.au> wrote: > > On 13/02/2015 2:52 PM, Jack Chuge wrote: >> I know it means nothing to me until I want to install CGoban, a go >> client been maintaining by kgs(www.gokgs.com). And I found my debian >> pre-installed a java version of 1.6.0, seems odd for ever. > > Keep in mind that Java for many means "Just another vulnerability > announcement" ... ymmv. > > If you don't need Java, don't install it, it's not worth it. > > If you DO need it, be very careful how you use it and perhaps in a > sandbox type environment such as a VM where it can do less damage. > > Cheers > A.
I would agree with you when it comes to Java applets specifically. However, Java is used for a lot more than just applets. The Java plug-in available in Jessie (icedtea-plugin 1.5-2) allows one to sandbox an applet within the JVM itself. I don't know if that is true of the version in Wheezy (1.4-3~deb7u2), however. -- Liam -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: https://lists.debian.org/slrnmdrp0a.7ml.liam.p.otoole@dipsy.tubbynet
