Java 7: JDK or JRE

Hi there,

I'm somewhat confused here.

I have to run apps that require Java.

Do I have to install the Java 7 Development Kit (JDK) or Java 7 Runtime Environment (JRE)? Or both?

When going to java.com I only see downloads for the JRE. Where can I find the JDK?

Another thing: I've heard that some apps don't work with Java 7. Should I better be using the Java 6 version from Apple to be on the safe side?

The problem with this is, that support for Java 6 is suspended by Oracle in Feb 2013, isn't it? Or does Apple still take care for security updates for Java 6?

Thanks for your help!

Thanks for your help!

moviebiz said:

In order to run Java applications you need the Java Runtime Environment(JRE). In order to write programs in Java you need the Java Developers Kit(JDK).

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I get that difference. But I've heard/read somewhere that you might need both to run specific Java apps. Anyone knows about this?

moviebiz said:

Apple maintains Java 6 under Mac OS X. Oracle maintains Java 7 and future versions.

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Is it known when Apple support for Java 6 is supposed to end?