Newest Java update does not support Tiger?

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Newest Java update does not support Tiger?

I am running Tiger 10.4.11 on a MacBook Pro. I needed to install the latest update to Java (Java for Mac10.4 Release 9) to run a within browser internet calling service. After I installed the update, I still could not login to the website, and it still asked me to update Java. When I wrote the support for the website they indicated to me:

"I've tried myself and it seems that the latest java is not supporting 10.4.11 Tiger anymore, but you need the latest java for running FriendCaller. For 10.4.11 their is no support."

Is this accurate? What can I do about this problem if it is indeed the case?

Thanks,

Chuleta

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.4.10)

Posted on May 13, 2011 1:15 PM

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Kappy

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May 13, 2011 1:16 PM in response to chuleta

Consider upgrading your OS to Snow Leopard - $29.00.

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chuleta Author

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May 13, 2011 1:19 PM in response to Kappy

But I thought I couldnt buy the $29 disk, and instead had to buy the expensive bundle...???

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Kappy

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May 13, 2011 1:24 PM in response to chuleta

Not so.

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rccharles

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May 14, 2011 11:21 AM in response to Kappy

Kappy wrote:

Not so.

I think from a legal perspective you do.

Robert

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Kappy

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May 14, 2011 11:28 AM in response to rccharles

No, you don't.

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BDAqua

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May 14, 2011 12:19 PM in response to rccharles

>With Snow Leopard, iLife ’11, and iWork all in one box, the Mac Box Set is the best way to upgrade your Mac experience, especially if you're still using Mac OS X Tiger.

Bolding mine. 😉

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MAC_OS_X_SNGL

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WZZZ

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May 14, 2011 2:49 PM in response to BDAqua

Actually, one decent thing about the App Store (grudgingly admitted) only available from 10.6.6 on, is you can buy some of the iLife components for SL -- don't know which ones -- separately and inexpensively and don't need to buy the entire package. Don't know about iWork there, though. The OP should investigate first.

That way, one might get by with just the $29 Retail.

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rccharles

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May 14, 2011 4:19 PM in response to BDAqua

Here is what Apple is saying out the requirements for Snow Leopard:

http://www.apple.com/macosx/specs.html

Notice how Apple says you need the box set when upgrading from Tiger.

anyone have the copyright notice from the $29 version of Snow Leopard & see what it says.

Robert

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BDAqua

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May 14, 2011 4:38 PM in response to rccharles

>anyone have the copyright notice from the $29 version of Snow Leopard & see what it says.

It's been reported to be identical to the SL Disc included with the Box Set.

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Kappy

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May 14, 2011 5:06 PM in response to rccharles

As BD has said there is no difference in the licensing. Hundreds of thousands of people have upgraded by just purchasing the Snow Leopard DVD. Apple only recommends the boxed set if you also want Leopard and iWork. The Snow Leopard DVD provides a full installer that will upgrade any prior version of OS X.

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