The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version is 8 or 10.
The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version is 8 or 10.
When searching for "java download" on Google, the specified site appears with details about the Java Runtime Environment updates. It mentions available versions and links to other resources. The text also discusses compatibility of 32-bit and 64-bit applications with JRE versions and whether installing two different JRE versions is advisable. Additionally, it references JDK tools for programming purposes.
I wouldn't download it from softpedia...
Java.com is fine or you can obtain it directly from the source:
https://www.oracle.com/java/
The version of Java required depends entirely on how a program was built. Yes, for 32bit Java applications you'll need a 32bit JRE.
JDK can be necessary as a prerequisite for non-development projects, typically used by lazy developers who never compile just for JRE.
JDK provides enough to handle basic text-based programming. More advanced IDEs are better suited for deeper work.