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Java for Mac OS X Updated for Snow Leopard, Lion, Mountain Lion

20 February 2013 1,029 views 6 Comments

Don't know why I installed Java for Mac, but it is. So, I must update it and here have some of that — fresh versions from the good people at Apple

Don’t know why I installed Java for Mac, but there it is. Sort of like an ex-girlfriend’s cat that you’re obligated to taking care of. Fresh Mac for Java versions are available from the good people at Apple for the last three versions of OS X.

• Java for OS X 2013-001, download
— Scans for common variants of the malware in question and removing them
— If malware is found, the user will be notified of its removal
— Java for OS X 2013-001 delivers improved security, reliability and compatibility by updating Java SE 6 to 1.6.0_41

• Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 13, download
— Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 13 delivers improved security, reliability and compatibility by updating Java SE 6 to 1.6.0_41

As these are Java for Mac updates, security content features prominently.

Do you have Java for Mac installed and do you actually use it? If yes, how important is Java for mac to you…

Sound off in the comments below…

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6 Comments »

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# 21 February 2013 at 12:02 am

Alex R said:

Many apps use Java. e.g Adobe suit use it for some parts of software. Durring an installation I’ve been asked to update the Java I had.

# 21 February 2013 at 1:08 pm

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# 22 February 2013 at 12:15 am

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