Smart SVN and Java - Security?

[Reg88]

Hi,
I'm looking to use SmartSVN as a SVN client, but it needs Java. I always keep my Macs updated with Mac updates, but is Java still too big a security risk to run on OS X?

Thanks.

 

[Weaselboy]

The security issues you keep seeing with Java are related to the web (browser) plugin. If you install Java and just use it to run a local app like SmartSVN, and disable the browser plugin, you will be fine.

 

[Reg88]

The security issues you keep seeing with Java are related to the web (browser) plugin. If you install Java and just use it to run a local app like SmartSVN, and disable the browser plugin, you will be fine.

Thank you!!!!