Thinkpads Forum

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My Z60t come with "IBM Java 1.4.2"
I never see any update for Java from "Software Installer 4"
& "System Updater 3".

Can I remove "IBM Java 1.4.2" & use "Sun Java 1.5.0.11"?
Can the IBM Java be remove clearly?

Anybody did this already...? Will it affect the
IBM Application....??

Thanks......!

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Yes, you can remove it. Yes, you can replace it. I am using Sun Java 1.6 on both my IBM desktop and IBM ThinkPad. I have System Update 3 on my desktop and it works. I have Software Installer 4 on my laptop and it works (although it finds very little any more). Still the seaching functions works and it can update files I manually download. ... JD Hurst

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Thanks, jdhurst. I will Try it later.
Do you remove v1.4.2....??

Before I do the update, I need to do a Full R&R backup to my
USB drive first...!

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Sun Java is an ill-behaved program that installs multiple copies unless you uninstall the prior version. I have no problem with multiple copies if it is a option, but Sun provides no option for removing the prior install. ... JD Hurst

Sun Java is an ill-behaved program that installs multiple copies unless you uninstall the prior version. I have no problem with multiple copies if it is a option, but Sun provides no option for removing the prior install. ... JD Hurst

When I upate Sun Java, I un-install the old version under Add/Remove Programs. Then I run the installer for the new version. Then, if you poke around you can find some remaining "Old Version" files and delete them manually.

Edit: I don't use the IBM Software Updater. I Download the newest Sun Java version (Java Runtime Environment (JRE) X.X) Here:http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp

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OK, I am Back.

I have removed IBM Java 1.4.2 from Add & Remove.
IBM System update don't have New Java 1.5.x
Install Sun Java directly from Sun.

Everythings is Work, no ill effect!

Thanks all who give info.....!

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