how important is the java runtime environment is under linux?

[babyboss]

as above! thx!!!

[jetblackz]

Don't need it for a programmer. It will only run compiled files such as .class.

Linux doesn't need Java to run.

[yinrunning]

If you go to say, Pogo.com and want to play a game, you'll need the jre plugins.

[bigrigdriver]

The JRE in Linux is just as important as it is in Windoze. You can't run ANY java applet/application (app) without it. No matter how you encounter the java app: program, web site, etc. No JRE, no play. If you expect that you will encounter java apps in your web cruises, you will need the JRE to make it work. However, if you want to write java apps, the JRE is not enough! You MUST have the SDK (software development kit), free from sun.com. The SDK includes the JRE. It allows you to wite java apps, as well as run them. Then, get used to command-line operations, or download Eclipse or NetBeans. Then have fun!

[jetblackz]

You guys have forgotten he posted it in a programming forum. Ergo, I didn't say anything other than programmers.

Post it in a general forum.

BTW, JRE is runtime. I don't use it to write programs. I use JDK.