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Steve, Java is an interpreted language that is designed to be machine independent. Interpreted means that the instructions are converted to machine language that the CPU understands just before being executed. Independence means Java can be run on different operating systems and different CPU architectures.
Compiled languages are written in a human readable form then pass through a parser, to become "raw" code, then through a compiler to become machine code that is specific to one processor architecture. Java code is passed through a parser to a format called bytecode, and that's how it is distributed. What you are seeing in Notepad is the raw bytecode which is not meant for humans to read, but is much easier for a Java interpreter to read.
EDIT: and, no you can't get back the pretty human-readable instructions from bytecode. There are bytecode editors that will show you the bytecode instructions with friendly names instead of just numbers.
Steve,
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Never touch the the stuff. Read Profile.
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I use IE 6.0 with NO AV.
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Just sit behind a Builder Fast Machine with Customized Router in stealth mode. :)
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Assure you, other Members have MUCH BETTER Computer Practices than me. (LOL) (LOL)
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Best Regards,
Rick P.
Steve, I don't know much about JavaScript. It's used in web pages by web page people. I have never dabbled in it.
As for Google Chrome, I have not tried it. I would if there were a portable version that didn't require an install. I like and use Firefox, but I don't consider myself or the other forum regulars as "purists" when it comes to browsers. There is no one perfect browser, instead there are lots of choices for folks with different styles and preferences. Choice is good; browser correctness is dumb.
Rick, thanks. I have the oops often enough that I don't bother counting anymore. :)
ScottW neither do I !!!
Just install and run :-D
As for Chrome you can get a portable version here, think its just a case of unpacking the Zip file and off you go ....
http://www.softpedia.com/get/P.....mium.shtml
Got to be honest been having a bit of a dabble with Chrome over the last couple of months or so, its approach to browsing is quite refreshing ...
As you say its all about personal preferences :-)
Steve, thanks for the link. I am aware of that portable Chromium, but as Lifehacker says: "It's far from official, but German blogger Caschy has put together a portable version..." I don't run things that are far from official on my primary system, nor do I trust some random person who happens to have a blog. I'll wait for an official portable Chrome from Google.com, or at least from PortableApps.com.
As with all things Chrome some things are not in the main stream of things as far as Google is concerned (Mac and Linux spring to mind).
I think Lifehacker was a little bit quick of the mark in his original appraisal of PC although its not badged (!) by Google it is fairly well accepted that if you want a portable version this is the one to go for.
If I remember rightly Lifehacker's comments were made about 3 days after Chrome was first released way back in September so it seemed like someone had just had a hack at the code and put it on a USB
Its development has kept pace with subsequent releases of Chrome (and there's been a few over the last 6 months !!) the release its at (2.0.169.0) is only a couple behind the official developer channel release of Chrome (2.0.174.0)
I can however appreciate your concerns, but it is worth a try (and it is safe) trust me :-D
StevePaul. Does Google condone it or not ?
As an example. Look at the portable version of Malwarebytes AntiMalware. Read the Malwarebytes Presidents remarks in this thread,
http://www.malwarebytes.org/fo.....topic=5608
LH ...
Don't think we're comparing like for like here ...
One of the beauties of chrome is that its self contained and installs in the users account (whether you agree with that or not!) and does not require or have impact on system resources.
In my simplistic view, when all is said and done, I'm not sure what implications, if any, it would have being developed by a third party (takes the pressure of Google to develop).
Last but not least, Chrome has been developed as an open source project specifically to actively encourage further development by third parties.
Where would Linux, Firefox and Open Office (to name but a few) be without this approach.
Google doesn't have a great track record in moving things out of beta does it?
ScottW mentioned it earlier, browsing is a matter of preference ...
If nothing else Portable Chrome gives you an opportunity to try out 'the new kid on the block' without a great deal of commitment :-D
RP ...
Some interesting stats there ...
Was really surprised at the market share your old favourite (IE6) had got ...
The interesting thing about stats is what was the question ...
Chrome was only launched in September but shows 3.1%, how much of that was people downloading it just to see what it did ?
Steve,
I really don't have a favorite browser.
As long as a browser renders OK and is fast, any of them or fine with me.
I guess I do prefer those that don't required 50 add-ons so they operate properly.
Other that that, I don't get into that "fray". (LOL) (LOL)
FACT: Old IE5 was the most Standards Complainant Browser MS produced.
(From Old Computerworld Article I Think??)
Also connection speed has a lot to do with how a browser "feels" to the user.
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Best Regards,
Rick P.
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