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Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) lets you develop and deploy Java applications on desktops and servers, as well as today's demanding Embedded and Real-Time environments.


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J2SE 5.0 Reaches EOSL November, 2009
J2SE 5.0 Reaches EOSL
J2SE 5.0 reached it End Of Service Life on October 30 and has been moved to the product archive. Learn more

Windows 7 Now Supported in Java SE 6 October, 2009
Windows 7 Now Supported in Java SE 6
Microsoft's Windows 7, expected to release on October 22, 2009, is supported in Java SE 6 Update 16 and later. Download the latest update

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Java.com Firefox Upgrade Requires Java SE 6u10 or Later
Due for release in November, the Firefox 3.6 browser will not work with Java-based web applications unless you are running Java SE 6 Update 10 or later. Learn more
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Java SE 6 Update 16 Released
Java SE 6u16 addresses a few important issues. Get it now to ensure that your Java environment is up-to-date. Download it
 
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Java SE for Embedded 6u10 for Linux ARM v5, v6, and v7
Java SE for Embedded 6u10 EA is available for headless and headful configurations. Download the free evaluation today!


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Java SE 6 Customer Testimonials
Read what some customers say about their development experiences with Java SE 6.

OpenJDK or Java SE? OpenJDK or Java SE?
Open-source implementation (OpenJDK) or OpenJDK commercial distribution (Java SE)? Here is information to help you decide.


 

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