I have no defense.... in my defense
http://puppylinux.org/wikka/privacy
I regularly make a complete prawn of myself.
More java independence is coming with LibreOffice. I only needed it for 'Presentation' on the audio side. If just using the WP no need and if doing general purpose presentations again, no need.
I hardly ever install Java in Puppy but in the future this may change.
I am beginning to believe we will have to be Android compatible in the future . . .
There are far more serious attacks coming from javascript (a different language) and rogue web sites. Do you visit pron sites, pirate bay or really dodgy destinations? . . . not even sure what those are . . . maybe 'bank hacking' for non legal criminality? Don't know.
You might have to start using a semi proxy to overcome internet restrictions by the UK gov and their freedom fighting cohorts
http://help.opera.com/Linux/10.63/en/turbo.html
Then you can join the party of your choice - ooh arrr!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirate_Party
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