Do I have the latest version of Javascript?

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Do I have the latest version of Javascript?

my Mac:

Hardware Overview:

Model Name: MacBook
Model Identifier: MacBook1,1
Processor Name: Intel Core Duo
Processor Speed: 1.83 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 2 MB
Memory: 2 GB
Bus Speed: 667 MHz
Boot ROM Version: MB11.0061.B03
SMC Version (system): 1.4f12

Java VisualVM:

Version: 13.2.0
Last Modified: 5/25/10 11:45 AM
64-Bit (Intel): No
Location: /usr/share/java/Tools/Java VisualVM.app

Java Preferences:

Version: 13.2.0
Last Modified: 5/25/10 11:45 AM
Kind: Universal
64-Bit (Intel): Yes
Location: /Applications/Utilities/Java Preferences.app

(i'm a n00b, so bear with me)

here what i fond on my Mac OS x Version 10.6.4 1.83 GHz Intel Core Pro 2GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM

Java Web Start:

Version: 13.2.0
Last Modified: 5/25/10 11:45 AM
Kind: Universal
64-Bit (Intel): Yes
Location: /System/Library/CoreServices/Java Web Start.app

Java SE 6 32-bit

My question - do I need to update http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4141

here's why i'm asking:
i can't seem to see comments on blogs that use Disqus and by googling, it seems to me that i need an update of javascript. but i'm not a computer geek.

the problem loading comments happened all of a sudden last week. anyone know why?

macbook

Posted on Oct 19, 2010 11:19 AM

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Answer 1

baltwo

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Oct 19, 2010 12:10 PM in response to peg8183

13.2.0 is the latest. It would help if you added the Mac OS X version you're running to your My Settings so it shows on your posts.

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The hatter

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Oct 19, 2010 12:25 PM in response to peg8183

Current version: JDK 6 Update 22
Mac OS version: Java SE 6 1.6.0_20

From ZDnet security :

Oracle has issued a massive Java SE and Java for Business update to fix 29 security vulnerabilities that could be exploited to take complete control of vulnerable computers.

According to Oracle, 28 of these vulnerabilities could be remotely exploitable without authentication (over a network without the need for a username and password). The patches are available for Windows, Linux and Solaris users.

Apple’s Mac OS X is also vulnerable but security updates for that operating system is usually delayed for several months.
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/security/apple-fixes-old-java-for-mac-security-holes/6 491

You can use use this link to run a quick scan to determine whether the Java environment installation on your machine is up to date.

http://java.com/en/download/installed.jsp

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baltwo

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Oct 19, 2010 12:42 PM in response to The hatter

The java.com link says:

+Mac Users: Use the Software Update feature (available on the Apple menu) to check that you have the most up-to-date version of Java for your Mac.+ 😉

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peg8183 Author

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Oct 19, 2010 12:43 PM in response to baltwo

i have checked to see if my updates were current - none showed

so this must be Disqus, right?

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varjak paw

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Oct 19, 2010 12:54 PM in response to peg8183

Please note that Java and JavaScript are not the same thing, despite the unfortunate similarity in names. What you are posting is information about Java on your Mac. JavaScript is a scripting language built into web browsers, and so is something completely different from Java. Most web sites use JavaScript to generate comments sections, not Java, so you may be asking about the wrong thing.

Disqus' demo site works fine for me with Safari 5.02. What web browser are you using?

Regards.

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Answer 6

baltwo

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Oct 19, 2010 12:55 PM in response to peg8183

Could be, but I'm not familiar with it, since I don't run any site.

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peg8183 Author

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Oct 19, 2010 1:11 PM in response to varjak paw

thanks for the info on Java and JavaScript (see, i told you i'm a n00b)

i tried accessing blogs that have comments powered by Disqus in both Firefox and Safari -- still not loading.

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varjak paw

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Oct 19, 2010 1:53 PM in response to peg8183

Can you post the URL to an example site that doesn't work for you so we can take a look?

Regards.

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peg8183 Author

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Oct 19, 2010 2:13 PM in response to varjak paw

http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/

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varjak paw

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Oct 19, 2010 2:20 PM in response to peg8183

Works OK for me, unless there's a particular section I should check. Check this:

Go to the Safari preference and click on the Security tab. Is the checkbox for "Enable JavaScript" checked?

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peg8183 Author

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Oct 19, 2010 2:34 PM in response to varjak paw

yes -- all boxes under "Web Content" are checked.

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varjak paw

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Oct 19, 2010 2:40 PM in response to peg8183

Very odd. I presume you've tried the normal steps of clearing the browser cache and cookies?

If so and that hasn't helped, do you have any sort of ad blocker installed, either as a Safari/Firefox extension/add on or as a system addon such as GlimmerBlocker?

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peg8183 Author

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Oct 19, 2010 3:20 PM in response to varjak paw

yes, the browser cache and cookies have been cleared

and i don't think i have any other ones -- at least i know haven't downloaded other ones.

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The hatter

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Oct 19, 2010 3:27 PM in response to baltwo

The latest isn't the current Sun/Oracle version though 😟

So if you want to call that "up to date" is matter of definition I guess. I call current version OUT OF DATE and an update CRITICAL.

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baltwo

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Oct 19, 2010 3:37 PM in response to The hatter

I only go with Apple's supplied versions, treating everything else until Apple qualifies it as betaware. 😉

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