Java
A programming language developed by Sun Microsystems to support widespread software distribution, particularly over the Web. It is a slimmed down and more secure version of the C++ programming language. Originally developed for use with set-top boxes (which see in the hard copy dictionary), Java runs on Web servers and downloads small application programs, called applets (which see), to Web browsers on an as needed basis. Because of strict built-in controls over software distribution the Java design protects against the delivery of incompatible software or viruses. (See Hot Java. See virus in the hard copy dictionary.)
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