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What is Java?
Does NUI, Galway have a site license for Java?
How can I get Java for my computer?
Can I install Java on my home computer?
Where can I get technical support for Java?    
 

What is Java?

Java is a programming language originally developed by James Gosling at Sun Microsystems and released in 1995 as a core component of Sun Microsystems' Java platform. The language derives much of its syntax from C and C++ but has a simpler object model and fewer low-level facilities. Java applications are typically compiled to bytecode that can run on any Java virtual machine (JVM) regardless of computer architecture.  Sun made available most of their Java technologies as free software under the GNU General Public License.

Current version available: Java Version 6 Update 12 

Platforms

• Windows Yes
• Macintosh  Yes
• Linux Yes

Does NUI, Galway have a site license for Java?

Sun Microsystems has made available most of their Java technologies as free software under the GNU General Public License.

How can I get Java for my computer? 

• Students 
  Java is available to download free from Sun Microsystems/Java
  
  
• Staff 
  Java is available to download free from Sun Microsystems/Java
  

Can I install Java on my home computer?

Java is available to download free from Sun Microsystems/Java

Where can I get technical support about Java?

Technical support is available from Java.com

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