I could swear that just a couple of months ago I downloaded a copy of the **Java 1.5** SE JDK and I did not have to give them information on my first born. Today, I had to go through the register-and-we-will-send-you-a-link-someday dance. I have not received the link yet, so I thought I would ask about it here.

* What is special about the **Java 5 JDK**? I can get Java 6 just by clicking, is this a stick to get us to migrate to Java 6?
* Am I just not remembering doing this before?
* What marketing genius thought this would be a value add for Java? "If we make them sweat for the JDK they won't just delete it willy-nilly the next time?"
* Does everyone picture the people designing systems like this as mustache twirling Snidely Whiplash clones like I do?
* Did I just miss the link for the Secret Squirrel route to the download page?

Finally, I am in the U.S. so I should not have to worry about export restrictions.

Any thoughts?

P.S. Did I mention I am trying to get the **Java 5 JDK** ;-)