There are a fair few people who use things like xdb etc that use java behind the scenes. On Feb 24, 2010 4:44 PM, "Allen, Brandon" <Brandon.Allen@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Just another option to consider - don’t install Java in your database to begin with. I think a lot of people install it because it’s included by default from the DBCA, but most people probably don’t really use it at all. Regards, Brandon ------------------------------ Privileged/Confidential Information may be contained in this message or attachments hereto. Please advise immediately if you or your employer do not consent to Internet email for messages of this kind. Opinions, conclusions and other information in this message that do not relate to the official business of this company shall be understood as neither given nor endorsed by it.