Java Runtime Environment 64

Pros

• From a very trusted company in the industry
• Completely free and will run any valid Java program
• Can be set to automatically update, so it truly is a one-click installer
• Has automated server selection to deliver the best speeds and closest servers

Cons

• None!

Sun Microsystems' Java has been a hit all over the globe. As the first easy object-oriented programming language, it skyrocketed in popularity.

There has been significant debate over whether Java is being phased out in favor of newer languages or if a Java renaissance is about to occur. Because Java runs in a virtual machine, it requires a virtual runtime environment. This is so Java can work cross-platform and run on almost every major operating system, including Windows, Mac, and Linux. This environment does not come previously installed on most operating systems, so users need to download it.

This is the x64 (64-bit) version of the Java Runtime Environment. It is completely free and required to run any program written in Java. You can tell that a program requires this if it ends in a ".jar" extension. You may get prompts from an installation that Java is required to proceed. The Java installer is a Web installer, which means that it downloads data from the internet when you run it to ensure it is up to date and will not pose a security risk.

The Java installer has long been in development, and the result is a polished product. The interface is extremely fast and easy, and it is completely on autopilot with the exception of some basic terms agreements. It automatically picks the fastest server so you won't have to wait any longer than necessary, and appears to be very stable.

Pros

• From a very trusted company in the industry
• Completely free and will run any valid Java program
• Can be set to automatically update, so it truly is a one-click installer
• Has automated server selection to deliver the best speeds and closest servers

Cons

• None!