InfoWorld

What is the JDK? Introduction to the Java Development Kit

The JDK is the development platform for building Java applications. Learn about different JDK versions, then install a JDK in your development environment and use it to compile a Java program. The ...
Ars Technica

java runtime environment and java se

I was going to try out Azureus bit torrent, so I went to the download page and it said that I needed java. I searched my computer for files named java and found a java runtime environment 1.4.2. or it ...
InfoWorld

What is the JVM? Introducing the Java virtual machine

The Java virtual machine manages application memory and provides a portable execution environment for Java-based applications. Developers reap the rewards in performance, stability, and predictable ...
ZDNet

How big a security risk is Java? Can you really quit using it?

Update January 10, 2013: A zero-day exploit is in the wild, attacking fully patched versions of Java. You can protect yourself by disabling the Java plugin from your ...
TheServerSide

What is Java Development Kit (JDK)?

The Java Development Kit (JDK) is a development environment for building Java applications and applets that can then run on any Java Virtual Machine (JVM). The JDK includes a variety of development ...