Java 1.6.0 for Mac OS 10.4 (Tiger)

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Java 1.6.0 for Mac OS 10.4 (Tiger)

I need Java 1.6.0 to run certain applications on my mac. There doesn't seem to be an update for java on Mac OS 10.4 (Tiger) which I am using.

Is there plans for a release? Did I miss some update? Because if they plan on keeping the update only for 10.5 that's just evil. (Unless it's not possible... )

and I have heard of soylatte but it's like jumping through loops of fire to get it installed.

Please tell me it's on the way.

Thank you!

Macbook, Mac OS X (10.4.7), Java 1.5

Posted on Oct 22, 2008 7:40 AM

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sig

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Oct 22, 2008 8:03 AM in response to rotorius

Check the info for the latest java release: http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/javaformacosx104release7.html
If that don't do it then you know your options.

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Oct 22, 2008 11:48 AM in response to sig

Is no one else upset about this? Is there really no option other than upgrading? Has apple decided to force those who want the latest java to update to their latest operating system?

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Oct 22, 2008 12:35 PM in response to rotorius

Uh, though we don't necessarily like it that's exactly how the computer software and hardware business operates. Your observation with Java is just a sign of the Tiger senescence that started with the release of Leopard. If you look on the software websites there's a lot of, "Requires OSX 10.5 with Intel processor," already.

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Oct 22, 2008 3:00 PM in response to Limnos

My poor old os 10.4 will not be put to sleep.

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