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Java(TM) Platform, Standard Edition

Runtime Environment

Version 6

The Java(TM) Platform, Standard Edition Runtime Environment (JRE(TM)),

excluding the JavaFX(TM) runtime, is intended for software developers

and vendors to redistribute with their applications.

The Java SE Runtime Environment contains the Java virtual machine,

runtime class libraries, and Java application launcher that are

necessary to run programs written in the Java programming language.

It is not a development environment and does not contain development

tools such as compilers or debuggers. For development tools, see the

Java SE Development Kit (JDK(TM)). The JRE installation triggers the

download of the JavaFX runtime. The JavaFX runtime is also available

separately, and is not part of the JRE. For information on JavaFX, and

how to make changes, go to: http://java.com/javafx

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Deploying Applications with the Java SE Runtime Environment

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When you deploy an application written in the Java programming

language, your software bundle will probably consist of the following

parts:

Your own class, resource, and data files.

The Java SE Runtime Environment.

An installation procedure or program.

You already have the first part, of course. The remainder of this

document covers the other two parts. See also the Notes for Developers

page on the Java Software website:

http://java.sun.com/javase/6/webnotes/runtime.html

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Java Platform, Standard Edition Runtime Environment (JRE)

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To run your application, a user needs the Java SE Runtime Environment,

which is freely available from...