How to get Java 6??

motoxkidd199 · motoxkidd199 #1 (**permalink**)

07-06-2010, 05:44 PM

I recently updated my ibook G4 to leopard from Tiger. I went to software update to get the newest upgrades for my laptop. Then I got all of the new updates and installed the combination upgrade or something like that to get to 10.5.8. But i only have Java 5. How can I get Java 6?

If anyone can give me an answer please do. Thanks!

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #2 (**permalink**)

07-06-2010, 06:55 PM

If your system is up to date it is there, just not showing. Have a look at this link on activating Java 6:-

Install Java 6 on Mac OS X Leopard | Gephi

vansmith · vansmith #3 (**permalink**)

07-06-2010, 07:05 PM

As Harry has stated, it simply sounds like Java 6 is not set as the default Java version. Try using Java Preferences to change this.

motoxkidd199 · motoxkidd199 #4 (**permalink**)

07-06-2010, 07:28 PM

I've looked into this, but it doesn't show java 6 as in the list it only shows java 5 and 1.4.2. I don't understand why it isn't showing 6.

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #5 (**permalink**)

07-06-2010, 08:36 PM

And post once only eh?

Did you go into Java 5 Preferences as suggested? If not there try Pacifist to install from your Leopard disc.

motoxkidd199 · motoxkidd199 #6 (**permalink**)

07-06-2010, 09:14 PM

How can I get to Java 5 preferences?

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #7 (**permalink**)

07-06-2010, 11:45 PM

It is answered in the link and what do you need Java 6 for precisely as there is a lot of debate on whether or not Apple made it part of Leopard?

technologist · technologist #8 (**permalink**)

07-07-2010, 12:52 AM

In Leopard, Java 6 is 64-bit only. That means
1. You can't use it for browser applets (since Safari and all other browsers in Leopard, are 32-bit)
2. You can't use it at all on G4 or Core Duo systems (since those processors are 32-bit)

In practice, this makes Java 6 pretty useless in Leopard for everyone except people who run servers, and Java programmers.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Snow Leopard > Firefox 3.6 > Java not working...	slater	OS X - Apps and Games	6	04-03-2011 10:03 AM
How to download older version of Java for mac	aarthi	Switcher Hangout	3	05-11-2010 05:32 PM
Problem with Java Se6 on 10.5.8	joskibob	OS X - Operating System	2	12-24-2009 03:47 PM
weird java problem	rerks	OS X - Apps and Games	0	01-28-2007 05:59 AM
Java From Terminal	jdgti	OS X - Development and Darwin	10	03-26-2005 07:16 PM

How to get Java 6??

Internet Services

Web Development

Digital Marketing

Consumer Tech

motoxkidd199 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 06, 2010 Posts: 13	07-06-2010, 05:44 PM I recently updated my ibook G4 to leopard from Tiger. I went to software update to get the newest upgrades for my laptop. Then I got all of the new updates and installed the combination upgrade or something like that to get to 10.5.8. But i only have Java 5. How can I get Java 6? If anyone can give me an answer please do. Thanks!
	QUOTE Thanks

harryb2448 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,078 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	07-06-2010, 06:55 PM If your system is up to date it is there, just not showing. Have a look at this link on activating Java 6:- Install Java 6 on Mac OS X Leopard \| Gephi
	QUOTE Thanks

motoxkidd199 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 06, 2010 Posts: 13	07-06-2010, 07:28 PM I've looked into this, but it doesn't show java 6 as in the list it only shows java 5 and 1.4.2. I don't understand why it isn't showing 6.
	QUOTE Thanks

harryb2448 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,078 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	07-06-2010, 08:36 PM And post once only eh? Did you go into Java 5 Preferences as suggested? If not there try Pacifist to install from your Leopard disc.
	QUOTE Thanks

motoxkidd199 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 06, 2010 Posts: 13	07-06-2010, 09:14 PM How can I get to Java 5 preferences?
	QUOTE Thanks

harryb2448 #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,078 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	07-06-2010, 11:45 PM It is answered in the link and what do you need Java 6 for precisely as there is a lot of debate on whether or not Apple made it part of Leopard?
	QUOTE Thanks

technologist #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 30, 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4,744 Mac Specs: 12" Apple PowerBook G4 (1.5GHz)	07-07-2010, 12:52 AM In Leopard, Java 6 is 64-bit only. That means 1. You can't use it for browser applets (since Safari and all other browsers in Leopard, are 32-bit) 2. You can't use it at all on G4 or Core Duo systems (since those processors are 32-bit) In practice, this makes Java 6 pretty useless in Leopard for everyone except people who run servers, and Java programmers.
	QUOTE Thanks

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)