Let's clarify something here.
When you install pervasive (client or server) it will install its own java runtime
DBA does not need a java installation, but there are users that need to install their own java runtime.
If you install a java runtime on your own sometime you could have a conflict.
Either your Pervasive Control Panel will not work or Evo's java apps.
It is bad enough that we have to deal with TAS, now java as well.
I guess does it why I get the big bucks, hehehe
Kelloggs