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Re:New Java 0-Day Vulnerability Being Exploited in the Wild by tjoff on Friday March 01, 2013 @11:18AM (#5305080)
"This doesn't mean that Java for client-side applications is broken[...]"

I don't know. Java on the desktop requires administrator privileges to be able to notify me that an update is available. Also, it tries to install a virus in the form of "Ask toolbar" every frigging time.

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Re:New Java 0-Day Vulnerability Being Exploited in the Wild by sp332 on Friday March 01, 2013 @12:15PM (#5305498)
Try installing using http://ninite.com, and use msconfig to make sure "Java Platform Auto Updater" is disabled from your startup.
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