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In reply to the discussion: Kill that Java plugin now! New 0-day exploit running wild online [View all]defacto7
(13,485 posts)27. I'm all for turning it off but,
there a lot of stuff on sites that don't work without it. One good thing is that turning it off stops the hated quantserve hangs. Ad software use java applets and most info seeking pests.
I turn it on and off all the time... (Firefox)
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ok thanks - it doesn't mention Macs -- but under my Firefox preferences for content
Voice for Peace
Jan 2013
#24
One more reason we geezers have a love hate think with these internet machines. I keep ....
marble falls
Jan 2013
#14
I'd go with getting the noscripts plug-in for firefox and not clicking on any unknown links.
pam4water
Jan 2013
#15
Why do I even NEED Java on my computer?? What does it actually do for me??
kestrel91316
Jan 2013
#18
I did. And because I can't remember even a day later how I did it, I can't turn it back on.
kestrel91316
Jan 2013
#55
I play at only one game site and some of the games cannot be played without Java. n/t
RebelOne
Jan 2013
#65
I disabled it in FoxFire, and wasn't able to respond to a DU jury service request without it.
DeschutesRiver
Jan 2013
#50