Java Runtime Environment 1.6.0.17

Java Runtime Environment 1.6.0.17 (Windows, Freeware, 16MB) [alt DL] allows you to run applications called "applets" that are written in the Java programming language. These applets allow you to have a much richer experience online than simply interacting with static HTML pages.

Changes:

• contains Olson time zone data version 2009m
• specifies the 1.6.0_17 version security baselines for use with Java Plug-in technology
• Added one new root certificate for SECOM
• Added one new root certificate for GlobalSign
• Various bug fixes

If you already have a previous version installed, it should alert you of a software update.

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