JAVA JVM

[wdc]

I would appreciate help in downloading the proper Java files to my Dell laptop (using W98SE and the Mozilla Firefox browser) that will enable me to read previously downloaded (and saved copies) of the NY Times that I obtain through NewsStand.com

Using the software provided by NewsStand, I am now able to download and view a copy of the NY Times and Save it. But I run into trouble when I attempt to retrieve the saved file later when I am off-line.

I see that my downloaded copy of the newspaper carries this message

“Browse off-line viewing requires that you install or upgrade Java Virtual Machine (JVM). If you know Java is installed please check your browser security settings and make sure Java is enabled.”


I doubt that I have the latest version of JVM.

• Which Java files do I need to download and where I can find them?
• Do I have to delete any existing Java files before I start the download and installation?
• How can I check my "Mozilla security settings" to see that Java is enabled?

Thanks.



Thank you.

[Broni]

Java Virtual Machine is discontinued, and not supported Micro$oft version of Sun Java.
If exist on your computer, it should be uninstalled through Add\Remove.
Download current Java:
http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 6
Uninstall all previous versions of Java through Add\Remove.

[wdc]

Broni: Thanks for your input. Would you please resend and clarify your first sentence? Are you saying that neither MS nor Sun still supports Sun Java JVM?
...wdc

[Broni]

Sun Microsystem, which a sole maker of Java, right now, had nothing to do with with Java Virtual Machine. It was Micro$oft dirty trick to make people think, that it was same Java as made by Sun Microsystem.
Since Java Virtual Machine is no longer update, supported, it's a source of security danger, if present on any computer.

[Dude111]

You can verify which Java engine you have by clicking here