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Java Software Development Kit (SDK) for Java 6 on Leopard.

Does anyone know if the Java Software Development Kit (SDK) comes with Leopard, or if one needs to sign up for an Apple developer account to obtain it?


I typed the following command on the Terminal command line:


javac


The output of that command was:


Usage: javac <options> <source files>

where possible options include:

-g Generate all debugging info

-g:none Generate no debugging info

-g:{lines,vars,source} Generate only some debugging info

-nowarn Generate no warnings

-verbose Output messages about what the compiler is doing

-deprecation Output source locations where deprecated APIs are used

-classpath <path> Specify where to find user class files

-cp <path> Specify where to find user class files

-sourcepath <path> Specify where to find input source files

-bootclasspath <path> Override location of bootstrap class files

-extdirs <dirs> Override location of installed extensions

-endorseddirs <dirs> Override location of endorsed standards path

-d <directory> Specify where to place generated class files

-encoding <encoding> Specify character encoding used by source files

-source <release> Provide source compatibility with specified release

-target <release> Generate class files for specific VM version

-version Version information

-help Print a synopsis of standard options

-X Print a synopsis of nonstandard options

-J<flag> Pass <flag> directly to the runtime system


I would like to use Java version 6.

Posted on Sep 4, 2011 10:37 AM

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Posted on Sep 4, 2011 11:10 AM

Hi John,


I sort of remember Java 6 being IntelMac only...

Once you’ve gotten logged in, go to Downloads, select “Java” on the right hand side of the page, and download the Java SE 6 beta. Note: this is only available for Intel Macs running Tiger or Leopard — if you’ve got a G4 or G5, you’re out of luck right now


http://www.metaphoriclabs.com/articles/installing-java-6-on-mac-os-x/


But here they are...


http://ituploads.com/apple/macintosh-os-x-java-jdk/


Can I do Java 6 development in OS X?...


http://stackoverflow.com/questions/739418/can-i-do-java-6-development-in-os-x

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Sep 4, 2011 11:10 AM in response to John with a G4

Hi John,


I sort of remember Java 6 being IntelMac only...

Once you’ve gotten logged in, go to Downloads, select “Java” on the right hand side of the page, and download the Java SE 6 beta. Note: this is only available for Intel Macs running Tiger or Leopard — if you’ve got a G4 or G5, you’re out of luck right now


http://www.metaphoriclabs.com/articles/installing-java-6-on-mac-os-x/


But here they are...


http://ituploads.com/apple/macintosh-os-x-java-jdk/


Can I do Java 6 development in OS X?...


http://stackoverflow.com/questions/739418/can-i-do-java-6-development-in-os-x

Sep 4, 2011 11:56 AM in response to John with a G4

Yes, & I don't see anything at all for 10.5 ... oh wait, inn Developer Downloads>Java, I just found this...

Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 10 Developer Package

Documentation and developer runtime of "Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 10". Contains JavaDoc, tools documentation, and native framework headers.

Of course my link would be no good for you with my woa login info in the url

Sep 4, 2011 3:15 PM in response to BDAqua

BDAqua, I forgot that usually I post in reference to a G4 PPC. This post is regarding an Intel-based MacBook. I'm glad you guys mentioned PPC's though, because the ability to use Java 6 on the G4 could be helpful if the the MacBook is tied up.


Also, maybe I already have Java 6 installed on the Intel machine. Do you know how to check that, as well as to check for the presence of Java ME? I had thought that the "javac" Terminal command was the means to do so, but now I think that I may have been mistaken.


If I need to install Java 6 or Java ME, would I need a developer account with which I would log in to the developer.apple.com website?

Java Software Development Kit (SDK) for Java 6 on Leopard.

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