A 'Runtime Environment' (RE) that also allows you to run Java 'applications' directly within the operating system.

NOTE: As of September 2018 most major browsers no longer support browser plug-ins so even if you install Java you may not be able to use the plug-in component.

An internet plug-in used to run Java 'applets' via the internet in a web browser e.g.

Java on a Mac consists of two primary software components: In the past (Java SE v6 and earlier) Apple used to get the Java code from Oracle and write a Java Runtime Environment (JRE) for Mac OS X themselves but as of 15th October 2013 this is no longer the case.

Apple's Safari v12 and later (September 2018 - macOS 10.12 or later) no longer supports the legacy Java plug-in and nor do any other major browsers (Fireefox, Chrome, etc).

As of the 4th March 2015 (Java 8 Update 40) Oracle is now bundling adware with their Java installer.

Java is now owned and maintained by Oracle.

Java should not be confused with JavaScript which is a completely separate/different scripting language used on web sites/the internet.

Because Java runs applications in the OS and in web browsers it is a common attack vector for malware and viruses.The most common installation is the Standard Edition (SE) which is for general users. There are different installations of Java depending on your usage requirement e.g. Java can also be found on web sites where 'applet' code downloaded from the web site server will run locally on your computer via a web browser plug-in. macOS / OS X / Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, Solaris) as long as a Java Runtime Environment is installed on the target operating system. Java is a programming language that allows application/software to run on different operating systems (e.g. Java For macOS / OS X / Mac OS X information, download/update links and security settings with instructions for disabling Java (plug-ins). The new update allowed MATLAB R2012b to run normally again on both OSs.Java (Security) For macOS / OS X / Mac OS X Article ID = 3Īrticle Title = Java (Security) For macOS / OS X / Mac OS X I’ve now tested the new revision of the Java for OS X 2013-004 update on Mac OS X 10.7.5 and 10.8.4, both times with MATLAB R2012b. I still need to test 10.7.5 and 10.8.4, but this looks promising. The new update allowed MATLAB R2012b to run normally again. I’ve tested the newly rev’d Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 16 update on 10.6.8 and MATLAB R2012b. Update 16 and Java for OS X 2013-004 installers: It looks like Apple has resolved this issue by posting new versions of the Java For Mac OSX 10.6. I don’t recommend trying that unless neither MATLAB R2013a or MATLAB R2011a are viable options.

Other options may include trying to roll back Java to the previous version, but that can cause other issues. If not possible to upgrade to 2013a for code compatibility reasons, MATLAB users should install and use MATLAB R2011a. MATLAB R2013a does not support 10.6.8.Īt the moment, here are the options that appear to be available:įor 10.6.x: MATLAB users should install and use MATLAB R2011aįor 10.7.x – 10.8.x: MATLAB users should upgrade to MATLAB R2013a if possible. MATLAB R2013a runs in Mac OS X 10.7.5 and 10.8.4 with the latest Apple Java updates installed. MATLAB R2011a runs in Mac OS X 10.6.8, 10.7.5 and 10.8.4 with the latest Apple Java updates installed. You can open the program but it does not register any mouse or keyboard interaction until the window is resized.Īfter speaking with Mathworks support, I tested and verified the following: Update 16 to a 10.6.x Mac, or Java for OS X 2013-004 to a 10.7.x – 10.8.x Mac, MATLAB 2012b and below stops functioning correctly. The root cause was discussed and identified in this StackOverflow thread and appears to affect Swing applications, including MATLAB.Īfter applying Apple’s Java For Mac OSX 10.6. At my shop, MATLAB was one of the applications that was affected by this. After the latest round of Apple’s Java updates, some Java-based applications began exhibiting problems.

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