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    Does Sony NW270F need Java?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by tooney, Dec 27, 2009.

  1. tooney

    tooney Newbie

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    I just got my Vaio VGN-NW270F. It has Java installed which wants to update itself.
    Does this computer need Java? If so, for what?
    Thanks.
     
    tooney, Dec 27, 2009
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  2. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Alot of things, far too many for me to list (web browsing being a big one amongst other things) . Just keep it there and update it every so often.
     
    Johnny T, Dec 27, 2009
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    tooney Newbie

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    Thanks for your reply.

    I understand the need to have Java for web pages/applications that may use it or be unable to run those web-based applications.

    I was wondering if my Vaio has some features/software supplied with it that require Java to operate. For example, the one-touch web access feature and/or some other component of the laptop itself.
     
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  4. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Vaio specific apps? Maybe a couple, there are also many other softwares that uses java. It's not going to slow down your computer or anything so I'd just leave it.
     
    Johnny T, Dec 27, 2009
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