It seems that the main things that depend(ed) on Java are...

- anything that depended on Flex

- the installers for CS6 (and earlier) software

 

So, it seems that you can probably do without Java on systems using current Adobe software, unless you're using Flex or Flex-based applications.

 

 

From: Todd Kopriva 
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2014 1:18 PM
To: 'After Effects Mail List'; 'brian@totaltraining.com'
Subject: RE: [AE] Kinda [OT] - Java

 

I'll see what I can find out. I'm embarrassed to say that I don't know off the top of my head what in our suite of applications depends on Java.

 

 

From: After Effects Mail List [mailto:AE-List@media-motion.tv] On Behalf Of brian@totaltraining.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2014 12:58 PM
To: After Effects Mail List
Subject: [AE] Kinda [OT] - Java

 

Sorry for the OT, but this does relate to Adobe, sort of, and this is a great list to ask.

 

Every few weeks, I get asked to update Java, especially on my Windows machine, and I always do--carefully, since I don't want to also install the deplorable Ask.comToolbar. Today, for the first time in a while, I wondered "why"?

 

A few years ago, I recall that the Creative Suite still used Java for some important things, so we needed to keep it. Is this still true? I don't really think I need Java for much on the web.

 

Since Java is often a point of security weakness, can I simply live without it?

 

I look forward to your thoughts,

 

Brian