can you install java script on the phone?

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kcg5 Author

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can you install java script on the phone?

Its that simple. I have tried to view pages, only for it to tell me I need to download it. I this possible/recommended?

Posted on Nov 3, 2008 12:24 PM

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roaminggnome

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Nov 3, 2008 12:26 PM in response to kcg5

You can download nothing to the iphone from the internet.

The only Apps available for download can be found in the App Store in itunes.

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Nov 3, 2008 12:34 PM in response to kcg5

Java Script is already available. It may be turned off - check Settings > Safari and make sure JavaScript is ON.

Java is not supported by the iPhone, and only Apple can change that (note that Java ≠ JavaScript - those are two very different technologies related only by coffee-derived names).

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kcg5 Author

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Nov 3, 2008 1:30 PM in response to neuroanatomist

thank you both for the info. I know nothing about computers. The comparison between java and java script were helpful, but what is the difference?

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roaminggnome

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Nov 3, 2008 2:03 PM in response to kcg5

You can do a Wikipedia search for more information.

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Answer 5

Nov 3, 2008 2:24 PM in response to kcg5

JavaScript is an set of features used by most browsers for some functions like drop-down menus. Java is a platform-independent coding engine that runs within web browsers that support it, but the iPhone isn't one of those, mainly for performance reasons. Key point, if a website says Java is required, it won't run on the iPhone, period.

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