More Java confusion

[carpetboy]

I'm a new convert having PC's from the beginning. Getting my new iMac up to speed I downloaded the OS X version of the Logitech Harmony Remote Software. When I start to install I get the following message:

To open “Logitech Harmony Remote Software,” you need a Java runtime. Would you like to install one now?

I am confused about the recent Java issues. Is it safe to install? Do I change Firefox Browser settings if I do install?

Comments and advice are appreciated.

iMac mid 2011
OS X 10.7.3
Firefox 12

 

[Comeagain?]

It is safe to download. It comes straight from Apple, and it won't change firefox settings. Firefox settings refer to Javascript.

 

[GGJstudios]

I'm a new convert having PC's from the beginning. Getting my new iMac up to speed I downloaded the OS X version of the Logitech Harmony Remote Software. When I start to install I get the following message:

To open “Logitech Harmony Remote Software,” you need a Java runtime. Would you like to install one now?

I am confused about the recent Java issues. Is it safe to install? Do I change Firefox Browser settings if I do install?

Disabling Java (not JavaScript) in your browser is recommended, but running Java apps on your computer is fine.

 

[carpetboy]

Disabling Java (not JavaScript) in your browser is recommended, but running Java apps on your computer is fine.

When you say "Disabling Java in your browser is recommended" do you mean the Java Applet Plug In? Thanks for the response.

 

[GGJstudios]

When you say "Disabling Java in your browser is recommended" do you mean the Java Applet Plug In? Thanks for the response.

For Safari users, go to Safari > Preferences > Security and uncheck "Enable Java". I'm guessing Firefox has an equivalent setting.

 

[Quad5Ny]

How to disable Java and other addons in Firefox