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What is the latest version of Java I can run on my G4 Power Mac?

I'm using TenFourFox as my web browser with plug-ins enabled. I'd like to update the Java, but I don't know which version I can use. Can anyone help me?

PowerMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Jun 29, 2013 6:38 PM

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Jun 30, 2013 4:36 AM in response to Skyefirecat

Update 9 March 8, 2011 - Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 9 delivers improved compatibility, security, and reliability by updating J2SE 5.0 to 1.5.0_28, and updating Java SE 6 to 1.6.0_24 for 64-bit capable Intel-based Macs. J2SE 1.4.2 is no longer being updated to fix bugs or security issues and remains disabled by default in this update. This is a Combo update: Update 9 supersedes all previous updates of Java for Mac OS X v10.5. http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1359


Update 10, 29 June 2011 - This release updates J2SE 5.0 to 1.5.0_30, and updates Java SE 6 to 1.6.0_26. J2SE 1.4.2 is no longer being updated to fix bugs or security issues and remains disabled by default in this update. Support for out-of-process Java applets on Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard has been removed with this update.

This release is only for Intel Macs running versions of Mac OS X 10.5. http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1359

What is the latest version of Java I can run on my G4 Power Mac?

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