A number of readers have pointed out that Apple's developer documentation for its Java updates for Mac OS X released yesterday reveals that the company appears to be ceasing future distribution of its ...

As we continue to look at some tips for the new OS X beta this week, remember that OS X Mavericks isn’t a final version—it’s meant to be used by developers to ensure that their software will work with ...

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Mac users installing or updating to the latest version Java are finding their shinies infected with the “much loved” Ask Toolbar. This thing returns poor, ad-infested results, and silently changes ...

Oracle's Java software has long been a sore spot for Windows PC users. The default installation deceptively includes the option to install the Ask.com toolbar, a piece of irritating aware that returns ...

Robert Vallee wrote in with a simple request related to a Java dialog that keeps appearing: How to get rid of this sticky pop-up window that’s coming on and on? This Java dialog at least tells you the ...

Apple today released a pair of Java updates for users of Mac OS X Snow Leopard and Leopard, patching vulnerabilities and increasing reliability and compatibility. - Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 4 (74 ...

Windows users are likely already familiar with the adware that’s usually bundled with Oracle’s Java software, but for Mac users that annoyance has been mostly avoided. Unfortunately, ZDNet reports ...

Oracle released Java SE 7 Update 4 this week, which finally gives Mac owners the means to receive critical Java security patches at the same time they’re available for users of Windows and Linux ...

Yesterday we noted Apple's release of Java Update 1.4.2 Update 1, as well as a reader report that a Java-based site that previously didn't work under OS X worked after installing the update. Reader ...