Java removal

As part of Oracle's new licensing requirements, the University is removing the Java software from the vast majority of university workstations by June 2021 to avoid incurring licensing fees.

There are no centrally-supported applications that require a separate Java installation. Software like SPSS and SAS are bundled with Java, so they are exempt from organizational licensing fees. The only CPH IT-supported software with a Java requirement is Doceri. Doceri can also operate using an Oracle Java alternative, OpenJDK. We have transitioned all of our classrooms and conference room spaces to use OpenJDK for this purpose. If you are using Doceri on a university-provided workstation, please be sure to schedule a time with us to complete the transition from Oracle Java to OpenJDK.

If you are using any other software, that you think may have a Java requirement, please contact us via email: cphithelp@temple.edu

If there is no apparent need for Java on a workstation, it will automatically be removed for on-campus workstations and some off-campus workstations. We will also be including a Java-removal process in all of our remote support sessions going forward.