How do I update my Java?

BlinkfifteyVG · BlinkfifteyVG #1 (**permalink**)

04-29-2012, 09:14 PM

My java is outdated and everytime I go to "System Update" it says it doesn't need updated. Could it be they don't support the 10.5.8 version of mac anymore? Please help!!

MightyGem · MightyGem #2 (**permalink**)

04-29-2012, 10:04 PM

This would appear to be the last/latest Java update for 10.5.8, dated June of last year. If you have that, then you're as up to date as you can be.
Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 10

chas_m · chas_m #3 (**permalink**)

04-30-2012, 03:20 AM

I would strongly recommend that you either disable Java entirely or upgrade to Snow Leopard (at least, if possible). While the latest malware threat (which employed a vulnerability in Java) has been fixed in recent systems, 10.5.x is too old (unless Oracle decides to put out a 10.5.x-compatible version on their own, which I doubt). The outdated Java you're running is still vulnerable, in short, and it would be best if you disabled it outright until you can upgrade.

vansmith · vansmith #4 (**permalink**)

04-30-2012, 11:30 AM

The recent release of JDK 7 by Oracle for OS X is a 64-bit Intel build for Lion. I doubt that the runtime, when released as a separate product, will be any different.

BlinkfifteyVG · BlinkfifteyVG #5 (**permalink**)

04-30-2012, 11:38 PM

So pretty much they stopped updating Java for Mac 10.5.8, great good game for java on my computer this is my dads computer and i asked him to update it and he said "No i'll loose all my files". So great. -.-

Larry H · Larry H #6 (**permalink**)

05-01-2012, 02:34 AM

BlinkfifteyVG,

Does your dad have a backup harddrive? Does he back up his files at all? If not, he is in danger of losing all his files to a hard drive failure. Try to convince him that he needs a file backup strategy.

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Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,331 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	04-30-2012, 11:30 AM The recent release of JDK 7 by Oracle for OS X is a 64-bit Intel build for Lion. I doubt that the runtime, when released as a separate product, will be any different. Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST. Last edited by vansmith; 04-30-2012 at 11:35 AM.
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BlinkfifteyVG #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 31, 2012 Posts: 3	04-29-2012, 09:14 PM My java is outdated and everytime I go to "System Update" it says it doesn't need updated. Could it be they don't support the 10.5.8 version of mac anymore? Please help!!
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MightyGem #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 29, 2010 Location: Warrington, UK Posts: 1,302 Mac Specs: PPC Mini, 10.4.11. Intel Mini, 10.6.8. White MacBook, 10.6.8. iPhone 3GS.	04-29-2012, 10:04 PM This would appear to be the last/latest Java update for 10.5.8, dated June of last year. If you have that, then you're as up to date as you can be. Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 10
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BlinkfifteyVG #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 31, 2012 Posts: 3	04-30-2012, 11:38 PM So pretty much they stopped updating Java for Mac 10.5.8, great good game for java on my computer this is my dads computer and i asked him to update it and he said "No i'll loose all my files". So great. -.-
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Larry H #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 21, 2009 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 107 Mac Specs: Mac Mini 2.53 Intel Core 2 Duo 4GB	05-01-2012, 02:34 AM BlinkfifteyVG, Does your dad have a backup harddrive? Does he back up his files at all? If not, he is in danger of losing all his files to a hard drive failure. Try to convince him that he needs a file backup strategy.
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