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Java: Is it necessary? Is it even useful?

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  • 8 years ago
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    The average user doesn't even need Java. There are a few websites that require it (Minecraft for instance) but for the most part, most don't. If you want to know if you need it, then disable it for a few days and see how many sites you can't get in to.

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    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    Java plug-in is used to display websites and more, and is used in over 3 Billion electronic devices.

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    Lv 6
    8 years ago

    Java as a programming language? Java as a plugin in your browser?

    Yes, it is useful.

  • 8 years ago

    while it could, in theory, be replaced, Java is embedded in many websites and is used by a plethora of other programs as well.

    Source(s): grampa
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  • 8 years ago

    Since so many apps, programs, and electronic devices use it, I would say it is both necessary and useful.

  • ?
    Lv 6
    8 years ago

    Yes. Not only is it in computers, but cars, big screens, phones, tablets, cameras, etc.

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