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11/13/2003, 7:45am, EST

Thursday, November 13th

Apple reposts Panther-specific Java 1.4.1 update

Apple has posted a new Panther-specific Java 1.4.1 update after pulling the previous version due to compatibility issues with other software (see Apple Knowledge Base document): "The Java Update delivers functional enhancements and improved stability for running Java applications and applets. It contains support for both Java 1.4.1 and Java 1.3.1. It is strongly recommended that all users install this update." One MacNN reader noted it was available via the Software Update; however, others note some trouble obtaining the update via the built-in Software Update function. Update:An Apple Dev Tech note describes a incomplete Java install problem on some Panther installations and offers a workaround for developers, saying that a fix for end-users is "pending."


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Not in my SU.
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11/13, 9:46am, EST
..so I guess I'm one of those who isn't getting it I guess I'll download from Apple.
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Not in mine either
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11/13, 10:29am, EST
Do the fuckwads at Apple need a lesson in Software Update now??

hello?? Microapplesoft?? get your shit together!!
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not yet in SU
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11/13, 10:31am, EST
You need to download manually for now; SU will surely follow
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Update pulled
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11/13, 10:32am, EST
"We are in the process of revising the Java 1.4.1 download to provide better compatibility

with changes made in other recent Apple software updates.

Check back here for up-to-date information on the status of the Java 1.4.1. download."

So it is written. Think before you call someone names. The web download just lagged behind the SU download from being pulled.
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MacNN losers
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11/13, 10:33am, EST
Hey idiot reporters! Did you even read that KB doc? It says:

"We are in the process of revising the Java 1.4.1 download to provide better compatibility with changes made in other recent Apple software updates.

Check back here for up-to-date information on the status of the Java 1.4.1. download."

When I read that message, I get the distinct impression that the update isn't ready yet. Are you "reporters" reading with your good eye closed again??
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read before trying to get
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11/13, 10:36am, EST
Read the Tech Note people!!!

Not everyone needs this update.

If the update is not showing up in your Software Update then it is quite possible that you do not need it.
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11/13, 11:45am, EST
What's this "Java"?

heh

...

cracking myself up AGAIN!

,,,

,,,
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re:Not in mine either
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11/13, 12:14pm, EST
Grow a brain. You sound very dumb.
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I got it
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11/13, 12:29pm, EST
Don't know what you people's problems are, but it was in mine last night, and it downloaded/installed OK.
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Java 1.4.1 gone, not gone
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11/13, 12:32pm, EST
The Java 1.4.1 Update formerly available at http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n120242 was for Jaguar.

The 'new' all improved Java 1.4.1 Update that the above article refers to is for Panther only and is available at http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/java.html

At this time no Java 1.4.1 Update is officially available for Jaguar, nor has Apple got round to issuing the promised security fixes for Jaguar. Not to mention that Safari 1.1 is not available for Jaguar.

By the way, the title of this MacNN page is completely misleading. Apple has not issued a Java 1.4.1 update previously for Panther so they can hardly be accused of reposting such an update!
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