Java 2013-001 1.0 update for Java 6?

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Java 2013-001 1.0 update for Java 6?

I already have Java 7 Update 15 - why is there an update for Java 6? Do I need this Apple update? This is getting very confusing.

Thanks for any input...

iMac (27-inch Mid 2011), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Feb 20, 2013 3:51 PM

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seventy one

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Feb 20, 2013 4:17 PM in response to carvermon

If you are talking about the Java update published yesterday, no, you don't need it.

I understand it was meant only for Snow Leopard. But I agree, it gets more confusing by the day.

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Feb 20, 2013 4:25 PM in response to seventy one

Thank you. I thought that Apple sent update notices based on my current OS, apps, etc., but perhaps not. The update notice did not specify OS (which it should have if it is OS specific), and it certainly does not help that Apple seems to use "names" for the Java versions that are different from Oracle's.

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seventy one

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Feb 20, 2013 4:38 PM in response to carvermon

Usually, if you go to Apple Support > downloads, you can confirm any information you have picked up on, as you can run through whatever is currently offered for all OS's, not just your own.

Thank you for the star, glad I could help.

Just found another one for Lion and above. About Java for OS X 2013-001

I Hope I haven't misadvised you.

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seventy one

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Feb 20, 2013 4:39 PM in response to seventy one

Please see update.

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Linc Davis

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Feb 20, 2013 6:02 PM in response to carvermon

There are now two Java runtimes: Oracle's and Apple's. They do different things. Oracle's runtime is a web plugin. It handles Java content on web pages. Apple's runtime is a set of OS X frameworks. It handles standalone Java applications. Eventually Apple's runtime will disappear, and developers who want to build Java applications will have to embed yet another runtime from Oracle.

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Feb 20, 2013 6:55 PM in response to seventy one

That update is the one I was referring to (in my subject line/headline). So, still not sure if I should apply the update, or if I even have Java 6 - do you know how to determine that? Spotlight only shows a "Java Visual VM", and the Java control panel shows only Java 7.

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carvermon Author

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Feb 20, 2013 6:58 PM in response to Linc Davis

Thank you Linc. I still remain uncertain as to if I have (or need) Java 6 (is that the Apple version to which you refer?) or if I should apply the update.

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Linc Davis

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Feb 20, 2013 7:06 PM in response to carvermon

Java 6 is the Apple version. If you've already installed it, you should apply the update. Otherwise don't.

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Feb 25, 2013 2:32 PM in response to carvermon

Like carvermon, I thought that Apple sent update notices based on my current OS, apps, etc. A few days ago I downloaded this java update as well as the recent firmware update (SMC Firmware Update 1.7). I don't know whether it was the Java update or the firmware update, but my less-than-year-old Pro has been acting really strange ever since. The computer locks up regularly. Three times it's asked whther I want the HD or Recovery when turning on the machine. The Skydrive folder isn't updating properly.

Anyone else having similar issues?

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