I can't use Safari for the job I do, I have to use Firefox or Chrome. How do I disable Java web plug=in in those??

For Firefox:

Go to Tools > Add Ons > Plugins > and disable Java.

Can't say for Chrome since I've never used it (but check for Preferences, or Add Ons, or similar stuff).

tamcdaniel wrote:

How do I quit Java for Mac in Firefox or Chrome??

I'm told that both disabled Java by default in the latest versions. You are notified when Java is needed with a warning and given a chance to override it. Firefox looks like this