The two principal products in the Java SE platform are: Java Development Kit (JDK) and Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE).
The JDK is a superset of the JRE, and contains everything that is in the JRE, plus tools such as the compilers and debuggers necessary for developing applets and applications. The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) provides the libraries, the Java Virtual Machine, and other components to run applets and applications written in the Java programming language.
The following conceptual diagram illustrates all the component technologies in Java SE platform and how they fit together.
The JDK is a superset of the JRE, and contains everything that is in the JRE, plus tools such as the compilers and debuggers necessary for developing applets and applications. The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) provides the libraries, the Java Virtual Machine, and other components to run applets and applications written in the Java programming language.
The following conceptual diagram illustrates all the component technologies in Java SE platform and how they fit together.
Java software for your computer, or the Java Runtime Environment, is also referred to as the Java Runtime, Runtime Environment, Runtime, JRE, Java Virtual Machine, Virtual Machine, Java VM, JVM, VM, Java plug-in, Java plugin, Java add-on or Java download.
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What's New in Java SE Documentation
Java SE documentation is regularly updated to provide developers with in-depth information about new features in the Java platform. Some recent updates include:
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| Mixing Signed and Unsigned Code Signed Java Web Start applications and applets that contain signed and unsigned components could potentially be unsafe unless the mixed code was intended by the application vendor. As of the 6 update 19 release, when mixed code is detected in a program, a warning dialog is raised. Mixing Signed and Unsigned Code explains this warning dialog and options that the user, system administrator, developer, and deployer have to manage it. See Oracle Java SE and Java for Business Critical Patch Update Advisory - March 2010 for details. |
Java Rich Internet Applications Development and Deployment Rich Internet Applications can be developed and deployed as applets or Java Web Start applications. The next generation Java Plug-in introduced in Java SE 6 update 10 provides powerful capabilities to applets. |
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I'm working on a web site project with a Java component and am currently testing for cross-browser compatibility. Most is fine but the Java part won't load on 64-bit browsers. Looks like I need a 64-bit JRE to test. Where does one download the (off-line) 64-bit Java runtime installer for Windows?
The official download page is here: http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp
Unless I'm blind, nothing 64-bit there for Windows except a link to notes. Said notes are here: http://www.java.com/en/download/faq/java_win64bit.xml#Java%20for%2064-bit
Particularly relevant excerpt:
'Users should download 64-bit Java software, if they are running 64-bit IE. For downloading 64-bit Java click 64-bit manual download'
The only off-line installer, as far as I can tell, has only installed the 32-bit runtime. Then we're back at square one! Am I missing something or going nuts?
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- Go to the Java SE Downloads Page.
- Scroll down a tad look for the main table with the header of 'Java Platform, Standard Edition'
- Click the JRE Download Button (JRE is the runtime component. JDK is the developer's kit).
- Select the appropriate download (all platforms and 32/64 bit downloads are listed)
Java Download Jre 1.6
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I believe the link below will always give you the latest version of the 64-bit JREhttp://javadl.sun.com/webapps/download/AutoDL?BundleId=43883
Java 1.6 Jre Download
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The trick is to visit the original page using the 64-bit version of Internet Explorer. The site will then offer you the appropriate download options.
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Java7 update 45 64 bit direct download link is:
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You can also just search on sites like Tucows and CNET, they have it there too.
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