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> PS I'm using Firefox.
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> On Fri, Jan 11, 2013 at 10:23 AM, Kathleen MacDowell
> <kathleen -dot- eamd -at- gmail -dot- com> wrote:
> All,
>
> I get a bit confused every time a java warning is issued:Â my browser
> options allow me to disable javascript, but says nothing about java.
> Should I be disabling javascript?
Peter's right -- they're two different animals. To disable Java in FF, go to about:addons. On the Plugins tab, look for something like "Java(TM) Platform SE" and click its Disable button.
Of course, there's no shortage of Javascript exploits either. :-} If you're really security-conscious, look into the QuickJS extension, which lets you enable/disable Javascript with a toolbar button so you can allow it only when you need it.
HTH!
Richard G. Combs
Senior Technical Writer
Polycom, Inc.
richardDOTcombs AT polycomDOTcom
303-223-5111
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