Versions

Clarifications

In order to run Java content in your browser, all you need is the latest JRE or Java Runtime Edition. The versions with the 2 in them are the latest versions.

When you go to www.java.com and click on the download link you will get the J2SE runtime version.

Let's see if I can detail what the other versions are for you.

SDK Software Development Kit: Download this version if you wish to create Java applications.

JDK Java Developement Kit: Pretty much the same as the SDK version.

J2SE Java 2 Standard Edition: Allows you to create Java applications. Not as much stuff as the SDK.

J2EE Java 2 Enterprise Edition: Allows you to create server side Java applications.

Chas

Forgot about the minimum system requirements.

Basically, any system that can run a current browser and:

System Requirements

* Windows 2000 (SP3+)
* Windows XP Home
* Windows XP Professional (SP1+)
* Windows Server 2003 Editions

Intel and 100% compatible processors are supported. A Pentium 166MHz or faster processor with at least 64MB of physical RAM is recommended. You will also need a minimum of 98MB of free disk space.

The on-line installer automatically detects your browser and OS and installs the correct version for you.

If you run multiple browsers, you may need to run the web install from each. Or download and run the off-line installer.

Chas