A Java "fix"

Came across this for getting rid of some bloat that downloads with Java updates - if you use Java.
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I know a better way to avoid bloatware from Java updates: don't use Java. Java has had so many security issues the past few years, most people are better off without it.

It's a good advice if you use Java. But I agree with the lady.

PS. I'm a Java Developer, but I would never install Java on any of my private computers

Arelem said:

Unfortunately, due to the glacial speed and being 10 years behind the curve state of most governmental agencies. Java is a curse that a lot of places are stuck with having to use it.
My last job was at a hospital (11/13) and Java was a constant pain in the tookas. Many sites that they had to enter data for Medicare and Medicaid reporting, so they would get paid, used Java for the entry screens. One application that the lab had to use, for certification maintenance, required a version of Java that was 2 revisions old.
I complained several times about the security problems and how they expose patient data, a >>>MAJOR<<< HIPAA no-no, but the best I ever got was "We are working on it." Yeah, they working on it for the last 3 years I worked at the hospital before it closed.

I am in the same situation I work in health and out computers were only put over to Windows 7 from XP in February this year!! They insist on staying with Java which means if I want to do any online training or getting my payroll details up I have to have Java on my main machine to do even that. I should add too that the machines at work are super slow and are always popping up the security is out of date so anyone who thinks I like Java is sadly wrong I posted what I did because at least it is something of some use if only very little.

That's why I said "most people are better off without it." You all are correct about some people are stuck with it because of outdated software. I personally feel any software that depends on Java should be replaced but not everyone has a say in that in the workplace.

What amazes me is many banks still use Java based software for online banking. I would change banks in a heartbeat if mine did (actually, I use a credit union; I gave up on banks decades ago).

Yes well a bit OT but you wouldn't catch me within a heartbeat of any bank I use credit unions and have down for as long as I care to think about.