Java platform includes an execution engine, a compiler, and a set of libraries. Java is a programming language and a computing platform for application development. The other popular platforms are AMD and Linux, Power PC, and Mac OS X. Now, with a change in processor, the.
What it means for right now, is nothing has changed, except that the JDK 6 and on is now a separate download via Software Update. For JDK 7 it will be available from Oracle, maybe even through the App Store if we are lucky! What has happened is Apple has quit mangling their own JDK into the OS. It isn't installed by default, but after the fact just like on every other platform other than Solaris. Arguably this will be a good thing, as the Apple JDK usually lags 6 months plus behind the official Sun/Oracle one.
Having someone with a more vested interest in the technology on all the platforms is a good thing! Original Press Release As of the release of Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 3, the version of Java that is ported by Apple, and that ships with Mac OS X, is deprecated. This means that the Apple-produced runtime will not be maintained at the same level, and may be removed from future versions of Mac OS X.
![For For](/uploads/1/2/5/4/125465390/818688366.jpg)
The Java runtime shipping in Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, and Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, will continue to be supported and maintained through the standard support cycles of those products. And the most recent relevant is ( I put the important points in BOLD ) REDWOOD SHORES and CUPERTINO, California—November 12, 2010—Oracle and Apple® today announced the OpenJDK project for Mac OS® X. Apple will contribute most of the key components, tools and technology required for a Java SE 7 implementation on Mac OS X, including a 32-bit and 64-bit HotSpot-based Java virtual machine, class libraries, a networking stack and the foundation for a new graphical client. OpenJDK will make Apple’s Java technology available to open source developers so they can access and contribute to the effort. “We are excited to welcome Apple as a significant contributor in the growing OpenJDK community,” said Hasan Rizvi, Oracle’s senior vice president of Development. “The availability of Java on Mac OS X plays a key role in the cross-platform promise of the Java platform.
![Best Java Platform For Mac Best Java Platform For Mac](/uploads/1/2/5/4/125465390/273427560.png)
The Java developer community can rest assured that the leading edge Java environment will continue to be available on Mac OS X in the future. Combined with last month’s announcement of IBM joining the OpenJDK, the project now has the backing of three of the biggest names in software.” “We’re delighted to be working with Oracle to insure that there continues to be a great version of Java on the Mac,” said Bertrand Serlet, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering. “The best way for our users to always have the most up to date and secure version of Java will be to get it directly from Oracle.” Apple also confirmed that Java SE 6 will continue to be available from Apple for Mac OS X Snow Leopard® and the upcoming release of Mac OS X Lion. Java SE 7 and future versions of Java for Mac OS X will be available from Oracle. My personal opinion is OSX is the premiere platform for Java development, and as long as Oracle doesn't drop the ball will just become even better.
On systems that have not already installed Java for Mac OS X 10.6 update 9 or later, this update will configure web browsers to not automatically run Java applets. Java applets may be re-enabled by clicking the region labeled 'Inactive plug-in' on a web page.
If no applets have been run for an extended period of time, the Java web plug-in will deactivate. After installing Java, you may need to reload or quit your browser in order to enable Java in your browser. Note: Java 7 requires an Intel-based Mac running Mac OS X 10.7.3 (Lion) or later and administrator privileges for installation. Previous Versions.