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Java? SE 7 Update 3

The full internal version number for this update release is 1.7.0_03-b04 (b05 in Windows, where "b" means "build"). The external version number is 7u3.

Olson Data 2011l

Java SE 7u3 contains Olson time zone data version 2011l. For more information, refer to Timezone Data Versions in the JRE Software.

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Download: Java? SE 7 Update 3 Runtime Environment

[Japlabot]

No Autoupdate functionality means that my uninstallation policy will continue.

[AimLXJ]

Thanks for the update!

[dauma]

No Autoupdate functionality means that my uninstallation policy will continue.

Actually, who cares?

[Shaun N.]

Actually, who cares?

Me!! I care that Simon has no Autoupdate functionality :cry:

:shiftyninja:

[soldier1st]

Any reason to use this over Java 6?

[+Ryster Subscriber²]

Any reason to use this over Java 6?

Because it's a bigger number of course :)

[ArialBlue]

Any reason to use this over Java 6?

You will get better performance in Minecraft and other Java apps.

[alexalex]

Isn't Java SE 7 still in beta ?

[htcz]

Isn't Java SE 7 still in beta ?

No. Its final. Im actually thinking why a Java application Im doing, I didnt do it in Java 6. Problably because Im not sure if Tomcat is compatible.

[soldier1st]

Because it's a bigger number of course :)

lol, i hope your being sarcastic. I haven't changed over from Java 6xx unless there is a good reason to. Performance is good but compatibility is far more important.

[Raa]

Last I heard Java 7 wasn't ready for "prime time" just yet... Hence the java.com website still shows V6 U31...

Source : http://www.java.com/...d/faq/java7.xml

[htcz]

lol, i hope your being sarcastic. I haven't changed over from Java 6xx unless there is a good reason to. Performance is good but compatibility is far more important.

Has some interesting features besides performance.

[+Warwagon MVC]

Actually, who cares?

The Unsuspecting user who never updates java and because of it get's their machine owned by malware.

[Anthonyd]

Actually, who cares?

People who have more than 1 PC at home with java installed maybe? You egocentric.

[alexalex]

No. Its final. Im actually thinking why a Java application Im doing, I didnt do it in Java 6. Problably because Im not sure if Tomcat is compatible.

If it is final than why users of Java 6 aren't upgraded to Java 7 ?

[soldier1st]

Has some interesting features besides performance.

What kind of features does it have that Java 6 don't have? also are the features even worth an upgrade.

[redvamp128]

If it is final than why users of Java 6 aren't upgraded to Java 7 ?

Two reasons come to mind as to why - (I COULD BE WRONG)

Some Java applications do not see 7 as being a valid version. (I say this because I remember the going from 5 to 6 some java applications actually said I needed to upgrade my java... bad coded programs)

Sometimes auto-upgrade to major version change breaks applications that depend on it. (usually -- when you get a uXX x=some number it is security fixes only, however, if it is a version bump there have been major changes) or that is how it works in most applications....

But I could be wrong-- those are just the reasons why it would not default happen...

[kalel83]

I can confirm that with Minecraft there is a noticeable speed boost with the upgrade, and some mods do not work without v7.

[ArialBlue]

This confuses me - Java Runtime Environment 7 was out for a very long time now.

So where were you at update 2? At update 1?

Or at the original release of the long withstanding JRE7 (Aka Update 0)?

Keeping cutting edge is essential for security reasons that and the occasional gems like increases in performance and new features.

Although it can be me, I do look at people who still run Firefox 8 as outdated savages.

[Anthonyd]

What kind of features does it have that Java 6 don't have? also are the features even worth an upgrade.

For devs, yes because you can code faster and do new things.

For users? yes it's faster.

For somebody who wants a secure PC, get rid of java :)

[cork1958]

For devs, yes because you can code faster and do new things.

For users? yes it's faster.

For somebody who wants a secure PC, get rid of java :)

+1 to that last line!!

Haven't ever installed Java on any of my Windows systems. Not a gamer, so need for it there, and other than that, I obviously haven't found a need for it, if I've never had it!!

I do have the open source java installed in my Linux setups though.

[htcz]

If it is final than why users of Java 6 aren't upgraded to Java 7 ?

Compatibility issues. Same thing as almost any (base) software. Small programs are updated always as autoupdate but things like this (and *shivers* Flash) arent.

What kind of features does it have that Java 6 don't have? also are the features even worth an upgrade.

Depends on what you see as a worth it.

One I particularly like is now you can use Strings in swtiches. Thats my personal thought.

There is a entire changelog to look up.

[soldier1st]

For devs, yes because you can code faster and do new things.

For users? yes it's faster.

For somebody who wants a secure PC, get rid of java :)

Your logic is somewhat flawed so let me explain why. First you say "For somebody who wants a secure PC, get rid of java" but java is only one of many popular software that is out there. If you truly want a secure pc then: Try to use less popular software which has less security issues, but with that you will probably have to give up a feature of two of the software that you were using. This way can be beneficial but it can also work against you hence it can be "A double-edged sword". Many times,a non popular application could become popular and hence have the same issues. There are pros and cons to practically everything so you should decide if the pro outweighs the con or if they match up.

Compatibility issues. Same thing as almost any (base) software. Small programs are updated always as autoupdate but things like this (and *shivers* Flash) arent.

Depends on what you see as a worth it.

One I particularly like is now you can use Strings in swtiches. Thats my personal thought.

There is a entire changelog to look up.

I do check the changelogs before updating.

[Anthonyd]

Your logic is somewhat flawed so let me explain why. First you say "For somebody who wants a secure PC, get rid of java" but java is only one of many popular software that is out there. If you truly want a secure pc then: Try to use less popular software which has less security issues, but with that you will probably have to give up a feature of two of the software that you were using. This way can be beneficial but it can also work against you hence it can be "A double-edged sword". Many times,a non popular application could become popular and hence have the same issues. There are pros and cons to practically everything so you should decide if the pro outweighs the con or if they match up.

Popular apps don't always mean that they are a huge vector of attacks.

The thing is that MS posted a report not so long ago (few week/months) showing that java is the most common way to infect a PC.

There are less and less java applications every day. Yes it's been used a lot in company, but at home I can barely tell you which apps are using it. Only Minecraft and JDownloader comes in mind, but beyond that, Java is quite useless, It won't bug me if I get rid of it :)