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by: webmonk
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Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 4 doesn't work!!
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Jun 15, 2009 8:11 PM
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Hi everybody,
I can't install the Software Update from Java for my MacBook.
It just says: Can't instal, Error.
Anybody with the same Problem?
L-JS
MacBook 13-inch (Aluminum)
Mac OS X (10.5.7)
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Tampa, FL (Vancouver, BC May-Aug)
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Re: Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 4 doesn't work!!
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Jun 15, 2009 9:07 PM
in response to: L-JS
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What error? Be more specific.
Mac Pro 2.66 Ghz; MBP Unibody; MBP C2D 2.33 Ghz; MBP 2.16 Ghz
Mac OS X (10.5.7)
iMac C2D 17"; MB 2.0 Ghz; 80GB iPod Video; iPod Touch; iPod Nano 2GB
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Romania, Bucharest
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Jun 16, 2009
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Re: Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 4 doesn't work!!
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Jun 16, 2009 1:01 AM
in response to: Kappy
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The exact errors are:
The update for "Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 4" can't be installed.
Then, after clicking "OK" in the error box:
An error occurred during installation.
Then, after clicking "OK" again:
Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 4: Error.
I was afraid I will feel uncomfortable migrating from PC to Mac, but I already feel right at home. Software Update is very similar to Microsoft Update. They both give you useless error messages.
And if you're wondering, I did close all my browsers as suggested before attempting to install the update. Actually, I closed all the applications, and I still receive the error. I will try to reboot, and see what happens next. Maybe there are some Java processes running in the background or something.
Mac Book
Mac OS X (10.5.7)
2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB 1067 MHz DDR3
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Romania, Bucharest
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Jun 16, 2009
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Re: Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 4 doesn't work!!
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Jun 16, 2009 1:17 AM
in response to: Kappy
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There weren't any Java processes running, but I rebooted anyway.
After reboot, I ran Software Update again.
The Java Update was downloaded again, and installed successfully. Most likely, the initial download was corrupted somehow.
Mac Book
Mac OS X (10.5.7)
2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB 1067 MHz DDR3
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Re: Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 4 doesn't work!!
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Jun 16, 2009 12:32 PM
in response to: L-JS
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Friends,
I've posted the solution to this problem here:
http://www.resourcesforlife.com/docs/item2021
In summary, run the Repair Disk Permissions function of the Disk Utility. Then try again.
Regards,
Greg
http://www.resourcesforlife.com/g
24" iMac 2.8 GHz PowerBook G4 24" LED Display iPhone 3G
Mac OS X (10.5.4)
iPod Nano 8GB New Apple Aluminum Keyboard
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Re: Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 4 doesn't work!!
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Jun 17, 2009 5:26 AM
in response to: resourcesforlif...
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I successfully installed it manually, but I get the following error:
$ java -version
Unable to find a $JAVA_HOME at "/usr", continuing with system-provided Java...
Unable to find a $JAVA_HOME at "/usr", continuing with system-provided Java...
java version "1.5.0_19"
Java(TM) 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.5.0_19-b02-304)
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 1.5.0_19-137, mixed mode, sharing)
$
Any ideas?
MacBook Pro
Mac OS X (10.5.7)
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Re: Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 4 doesn't work!!
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Jun 17, 2009 2:11 PM
in response to: MuadDave
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this is the issue I have now as well. The environment variables/ links aren't updated or something is overriding the links. $JAVA_HOME is null. Is there a list of things to check for this, or should I try the installation again?
iMac intel core 2 duo
Mac OS X (10.5.7)
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Jul 2, 2009
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Unable to find JAVA_HOME (was Re: Java for Mac OS X 10.5 ... doesn't work!!
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Jul 2, 2009 6:24 PM
in response to: L-JS
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I notice that (using la -la /usr/bin | grep java) that /usr/bin/java is a symbolic link to
/System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/Current/Commands/java
A little scouting around in the JavaVM.framework area shows that there is a Home directory there, which in turn is a symlink to Versions/CurrentJDK/Home
Experiment shows that if in my .bashrc file I specify
export JAVA_HOME=/System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Home
then I no longer get the error message "Unable to find a $JAVA_HOME at "/usr", continuing with system-provided Java...".
Whether this is the ideal solution, or even strictly speaking a correct one, I am unable to judge.
PowerBook G4
Mac OS X (10.5.7)
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Re: Unable to find JAVA_HOME (was Re: Java for Mac OS X 10.5 ... doesn't wo
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Aug 20, 2009 9:41 AM
in response to: cmsmcq
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Great! Thanks for posting your fix. It seems likely that it is just an issue related to that JAVA_HOME not liking being set to symlink (which it would find in /usr).
Setting it to /System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Home cleared the error message for me as well.
Thanks again!
Mac Pro Ocho
Mac OS X (10.4.9)
Running OSX Server
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