why string [] args is compulsory in main..URGENT

for programs which dont use command line arguments whu should String [] args be given..
[94 byte] By [pradeep_86a] at [2007-10-3 10:38:40]
# 1
come back in 5 years. Maybe we'll have time for you by then.
jwentinga at 2007-7-15 6:02:41 > top of Java-index,Java Essentials,New To Java...
# 2
Why do you only have ten fingers?
CaptainMorgan08a at 2007-7-15 6:02:41 > top of Java-index,Java Essentials,New To Java...
# 3
How should the VM know that you aren't using the arguments?
kajbja at 2007-7-15 6:02:41 > top of Java-index,Java Essentials,New To Java...