Download Production Release 1.4 Jre 1.4 (includes Java Plug-in 1.4) [upd] May 2026

: The safest source is the Oracle Java SE 1.4 Archive .

This specific release was a milestone for the Java platform, introducing several features that became industry standards: : The safest source is the Oracle Java SE 1

: For the most stable experience, look for the final update in this family, usually labeled as J2SE 1.4.2 . and the Logging API .

: Introduced major libraries like NIO (non-blocking I/O), Regular Expressions , and the Logging API . : The safest source is the Oracle Java SE 1