Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 4, v1.0 is out!
- Thread starter Morod
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
Bragging rights
Because everyone loves to brag about uptime. It's the only reason
This update is a shame, I enjoyed demonstrating the only known exploited exploit to my cocky mac friends, and the cocky windows ones for that matter too.
Because everyone loves to brag about uptime. It's the only reason
This update is a shame, I enjoyed demonstrating the only known exploited exploit to my cocky mac friends, and the cocky windows ones for that matter too.
About time! This really took too long, what's next, loading windows in boot camp for a safer browsing experience??
Installed. No big changes to report. Everything works as usual, although I'm pretty sure there used to be a Java folder in the Utilities folder, and now it's gone however Java preferences are still there.
Better late than never I guess.
In terms of versioning, Java 1.6 is actually up to Update 14 now, while Apple is only supplying Update 13 in this release. I can't really blame them since there probably wasn't enough turn-around time to incorporate Update 14 and the security patch available in Update 13 was more important anyways.
On the flip side, Apple actually incorporated Java 1.4.2 Update 21, which is considerate of them. Sun has EOL'd Java 1.4.2 for consumers and businesses still wanting support for versions greater than Update 19 have to pay Sun. It seems that Apple is paying Sun for continued support for Java 1.4.2 for all Mac users without charging us for the individual updates. Can't really complain about that although it is really Apple's obligation since Apple ships Java 1.4.2 as an integrated component of Tiger and Leopard so they really need to continue supporting for the OSs' lifecycle.
In terms of versioning, Java 1.6 is actually up to Update 14 now, while Apple is only supplying Update 13 in this release. I can't really blame them since there probably wasn't enough turn-around time to incorporate Update 14 and the security patch available in Update 13 was more important anyways.
On the flip side, Apple actually incorporated Java 1.4.2 Update 21, which is considerate of them. Sun has EOL'd Java 1.4.2 for consumers and businesses still wanting support for versions greater than Update 19 have to pay Sun. It seems that Apple is paying Sun for continued support for Java 1.4.2 for all Mac users without charging us for the individual updates. Can't really complain about that although it is really Apple's obligation since Apple ships Java 1.4.2 as an integrated component of Tiger and Leopard so they really need to continue supporting for the OSs' lifecycle.
Downloaded it, installed it (with all browsers closed), then I clicked on the link for this story and Firefox crashed.
Gotta love the tech
Gotta love the tech
Just paranoia.
10.5.6 is absolutely stable for me, there were numerous reports of problems and issues with 10.5.7, and initial reports indicate that 10.5.8 aims to fix a long list of things. And 10.5.8 may be the last release for PPC machines so I assume Apple will be trying for a high degree of stability.Most likely 10.5.7 would not cause any problems for me, but I'm not in a big hurry to change things.
Wtf?
True, i want to know why people don't want to update from 10.5.6 to 10.5.7? why jump to 10.5.8 and by that time it will be snowing?
True, i want to know why people don't want to update from 10.5.6 to 10.5.7? why jump to 10.5.8 and by that time it will be snowing?
Just paranoia.
Most likely 10.5.7 would not cause any problems for me, but I'm not in a big hurry to change things.
I found 10.5.7 address a lot of issues I had but i guess everyone to their own
Downloading. Only because I love downloading software updates, even though I notice no difference after the patch. Leopard ran fine with 10.5 as far as I've ever been concerned.
Anyways, I guess nothing really happened out of this patch, because I've never, nor have I known anyone, to have issues as a result of not having this patch.
Internet security is way over rated on the individual consumer level.
Anyways, I guess nothing really happened out of this patch, because I've never, nor have I known anyone, to have issues as a result of not having this patch.
Internet security is way over rated on the individual consumer level.
Guess this update doesn't apply to us Snow Leopard users. No worries, Java hasn't been enabled in awhile on my browser, and perhaps it doesn't apply to 10.6 at this time. Oh well. Plug plug plug away those security holes!
Yeah, but what about that SATA firmware update so the new MBP users can get up to three incredible seconds of speed up time on the fastest SSDs!
Fixing vulnerablies hell! Apple's priorities are all screwed up!
Seriously, I'm glad they finally fixed this.
Apple needs to live to higher standards
No. The delays in getting this released was a failure. If hackers had exploited the hole, it could have had a huge impact on Apple's reputation.
Apple needs to do better.
Better late than never...as they say.
No. The delays in getting this released was a failure. If hackers had exploited the hole, it could have had a huge impact on Apple's reputation.
Apple needs to do better.
It's a porn virus
Found this article on Stuff.co.nz
Looks like this is all coming from viruses found on a porn site.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/gadgets/2502657/Mac-porn-hackers-lay-booby-trap
Found this article on Stuff.co.nz
Looks like this is all coming from viruses found on a porn site.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/gadgets/2502657/Mac-porn-hackers-lay-booby-trap
These are not viruses, they are Trojans. Trojans require the user to actively install the malware on his or her system. The bottom line is that you shouldn't install software from an untrusted site.