Java 1.4.1 Update for Mac OS X

[Elan0204]

From MacMinute

Apple today released Java 1.4.1, an updated version of its java implementation for Mac OS X. The update adds improved Java applet support for Safari and other Web browsers that support the Java Internet plug-in. According to Apple, Java 1.4.1 is also up-to-date with the latest Java release from Sun, with "hundreds of new features, including built-in support for XML-based Web services, enhanced client functionality, and improved performance and reliability." Additionally, Java applications now take better advantage of Aqua and Quartz Extreme, fully leverage the built-in Universal Access features of Mac OS X 10.2 (Jaguar), and can now be controlled through AppleScript, via the new UI Scripting technology. The update is available via the Software Update preference panel.

For more info go to Apple's Java 1.4.1 Page.

 

[macktheknife]

YES-FINALLY!!!!!!

It's about *&$%#@ time! I've looked over some of the features of Apple's Java 1.4.1 Update, and I must say I'm impressed. Hopefully, this means that Apple will continue to provide full and timely Java support for OS X from now on.

GO APPLE!!!

 

[peterjhill]

Sweet!!! Downloading now... I took a java class, and it is a pretty cool language if you want to write something to run on multiple platforms. Thanks Apple

 

[boskie]

How spooky!!

I was just browsing this forum and software update pops its head up

Scared the bejesus outta me

 

[edesignuk]

There is already a thread on this: https://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=21910

 

[AppleDave]

Originally posted by edesignuk
There is already a thread on this: https://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=21910

Although this is the most appropriate forum for this thread. To quote arn's rules for this forum:

MacApps Forum Open

This forum is now open for user posts. Post new or favorite Applications and discuss.

The previous format of MacApps.com has been suspended at this time.

- Please post threads on applications only.
- New Threads for New Versions is encouraged.
- Place the Application in the thread title.
- All types of software is allowed.
- Do NOT post support topics. These should go in the Mac Help/Questions forum.

If you look at the kind of threads in this forum and the kinds posted in the "software discussion" forum this thread should be here.

edit: arn has closed the other thread.

 

[robotrenegade]

I hope I can sell on ebay now and not have to use IE.

 

[tliptak]

Originally posted by robotrenegade
I hope I can sell on ebay now and not have to use IE.

Safari and Camino both work for me on Ebay???

 

[ChoMomma]

Hmm I sell on ebay and use Safari, what problems are you seeing?

 

[seven5]

no Aqua for NetBeans?

I went and got NetBeans and i can't get it to use the aqua look and feel. I used the .dmg binary and the tar.gz one. Niether let me set teh aqua UI. Has anyone gotten it to work?

 

[dethl]

Hrm, maybe I should try to learn Java again.....anybody got some good links to Java tutorials?

Another thing I noticed, this update doesn't require OS 10.2.4....but that doesn't matter since I can't upgrade right now (56k modem makes upgrading the system kinda hard)

 

[jaykk]

I hope borland ships their Jbuilder soon

I really want JBuilder 8 for Mac to come, the 7 doesn't work with Java 1.4.1, I hope they update it soon.

 

[DavPeanut]

I got it right when it came out. I refreshed the software update, and nothing was there, and five seconds later, it opened software update.

 

[BubbaTAC]

Does anyone know how this will affect LimeWire and other Java apps? using quartz extreme and aqua more should make it a little bit less of a resource hog...I hope

 

[seven5]

Re: I hope borland ships their Jbuilder soon

Originally posted by jaykk
I really want JBuilder 8 for Mac to come, the 7 doesn't work with Java 1.4.1, I hope they update it soon.

this may help you...


http://developer.apple.com/techpubs...va141/resolvedIssues/chapter_5_section_5.html



now help me with with netbeans!

 

[bousozoku]

I'm shocked. I just went to http://www.eweek.com, which is routine for me and it was almost unusably slow after the Java update. In fact, I tried it with:

Camino 0.7
Safari v60
Internet Explorer 5.2.2 and
Mozilla 1.2.1

I had to force-quit Mozilla because it stopped working. I guess there will be a plug-in update at some point.

Default look-and-feel is much different. For examples, see my thread in Distributed computing: https://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=21248

 

[greenstork]

ESPN Fantasy baseball still does not work, oh well, perhaps when the full release of Safari and Camino arrive, it will be fixed.

 

[ryan]

Originally posted by dethl
Hrm, maybe I should try to learn Java again.....anybody got some good links to Java tutorials?

Another thing I noticed, this update doesn't require OS 10.2.4....but that doesn't matter since I can't upgrade right now (56k modem makes upgrading the system kinda hard)

http://java.sun.com

On left side of the page look under the Documentation heading for "Tutorials"

 

[yzedf]

Originally posted by bousozoku
I'm shocked. I just went to http://www.eweek.com, which is routine for me and it was almost unusably slow after the Java update. In fact, I tried it with:

Camino 0.7
Safari v60
Internet Explorer 5.2.2 and
Mozilla 1.2.1

I had to force-quit Mozilla because it stopped working. I guess there will be a plug-in update at some point.

Default look-and-feel is much different. For examples, see my thread in Distributed computing: https://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=21248

Safari beta v.64 works great at eweek for me.

 

[alset]

Hooray for AppleScript support! This will lead to great things.

Dan

 

[ryan]

Re: I hope borland ships their Jbuilder soon

Originally posted by jaykk
I really want JBuilder 8 for Mac to come, the 7 doesn't work with Java 1.4.1, I hope they update it soon.

Forget JBuilder, use Eclipse

 

[MacKenzie999]

Originally posted by BubbaTAC
Does anyone know how this will affect LimeWire and other Java apps? using quartz extreme and aqua more should make it a little bit less of a resource hog...I hope

Well, after installing it I find the Limewire answer to be yes and no. Limewire itself feels a bit zippier, entered keywords seem to be accepted a bit faster, but it still messes up the display of other apps if it's visible behind them.

YMMV
-Mike

 

[ernstp]

Originally posted by MacKenzie999
Well, after installing it I find the Limewire answer to be yes and no. Limewire itself feels a bit zippier, entered keywords seem to be accepted a bit faster, but it still messes up the display of other apps if it's visible behind them.

YMMV
-Mike

Sorry to kill your illusions, but LimeWire doesn't work at all with java 1.4.1.
But 1.3.1 is still installed (look in /System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/) and programs can choose which version they want to use.

They will probably update LimeWire soon, but right now LimeWire depends on lots of the old carbon-apple specials in 1.3.1.

 

[eric_n_dfw]

Re: Re: I hope borland ships their Jbuilder soon

Originally posted by ryan
Forget JBuilder, use Eclipse

I'll 2nd that! Eclipse is awesome!

 

[khollister]

Uh, Bousozoku, I tried eweek.com, and it loads fine for me. Furthermore, I took a look at the page source, and I don't believe there is any Java involved (they use ASP's - boo). There is javascript, but that is no relation to Java.

Hey guys, I use Eclipse on Windows at work, but there is no Os X version. Furthermore, I was under the impression that they use their own binary UI classes, not Swing, so I fail to see how it could even run under X11 on OS X.

If I'm wrong, I'll be happy to be set straight.

Keith