Safari and Java

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Safari and Java

I have problems running Java with Safari. I am using latest updates fro both sofwares. I enabled Java in the Safari preferences.

The same Java version works fine with Firefox...

Any suggestions?

MacPro, Mac OS X (10.5.6)

Posted on Feb 27, 2013 8:57 AM

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Answer 1

Feb 27, 2013 9:21 AM in response to palinsard

There have been a number of recent malware attacks in Java running in a Browser in Mac OS X.

It is pure folly to continue to use 10.5 if you are doing this. You will get hacked in short order. You need to cease using Java inside your Browser, or upgrade to 10.6 at a minimum.

Java for 10.6 and later have been updated to plug these rat-holes. Older versions have not. It would be irresponsible to provide help for you to use Jave in a Browser under 10.5. You should not be doing this.

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Answer 2

palinsard Author

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Feb 28, 2013 1:24 AM in response to palinsard

Hi, I am actually on Lion 10.7.5 (the info on my profile was not updated obviously).

Why is safari not willing to run Java then?

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Answer 3

Feb 28, 2013 10:54 AM in response to palinsard

That changes Everything.

Apple has decided not to create a custom version of Java for 10.7 and beyond. To get the latest version of this software you need to visit the devloper's web site:

http://www.java.com/en/download/apple.jsp

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