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Do I really need Flash...

It was weird, but when I got my Mac it had Snow Lepard I upgraded it to Lion and never thought about Flash; i just assumed it was there. After upgrading to Mountain Lion, Cnet videos told me that I need to upgrade/install Flash.


I have never been comfortable with that, I know Flash is widely exploited. Do you guys have it installed on your systems? Do you think I really NEED it? I know I could use Google Chrome, but I don't really like it, plus it forces my descriete graphics and cuts my battery life in half (if you have any suggestions with that issue feel free to leave comments :] )


So, how many of you have Flash?

Also, should I uncheck "Java" in Safari 6? I know Java Script is separate, and needed, but I've heard that Java is rarely used and widely abused, is this true?


Sorry for all of the quesions, I am a Security freak.

Thank you for my piece of mind.

Posted on Nov 11, 2012 9:59 PM

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Nov 13, 2012 11:04 AM in response to JAC151

If you must use Flash Player, consider using ClickToPlugin or its subset, ClickToFlash:


http://hoyois.github.com/safariextensions/clicktoplugin/


Java:


User uploaded file


I have never enabled Java in Safari and don't miss it.


Java is a platform-independent language over which Apple has no control. As such, it is a potential vector for malware. If you must use Java, awareness of this fact is essential.


I have no use for Cnet either.

Nov 13, 2012 12:39 PM in response to JAC151

What is the difference between Flash and Flash Player?


When my videos wouldn't play I when to Adobe and installed Flash Player (I have its options in system preferences). Can I get a Flash Plugin without Flash Player?


Also, why do you think I didn't have this issue until Mountain Lion? I was never notified on Cnet (or YouTube) about the lack of Flash until the day I installed Mountian Lion...

Nov 13, 2012 12:48 PM in response to JAC151

JAC151 wrote:

What is the difference between Flash and Flash Player?

Assuming you meant to respond to someone else's post and not yours, Flash is what people use to create Flash videos. Flash Player is what browsers use to play them. As for your issues with ML, I detest the iOSified OS. I don't want my computer to be an iOS toy device.

Do I really need Flash...

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