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Re: Just HOW did Apple "remotely disable" Java plugin on macs? Anyone else find this disturbing? - decay - 01-14-2013
Javascript is not Java.
confusing, yes. but completely separate.
Re: Just HOW did Apple "remotely disable" Java plugin on macs? Anyone else find this disturbing? - Chakravartin - 01-14-2013
DP wrote:
I went to Preferences in Firefox and found nothing about Java in the Security tab. I found "Enable Java Script" in the Contents tab-shoulld I uncheck that?
In Firefox, you disable the Java plugin in the Tools > Add-ons > Plugins settings.
Re: Just HOW did Apple "remotely disable" Java plugin on macs? Anyone else find this disturbing? - DP - 01-14-2013
Thanx. I see Shockwave Flash there too. Disable that also?
Re: Just HOW did Apple "remotely disable" Java plugin on macs? Anyone else find this disturbing? - MrNoBody - 01-14-2013
so The Mac Observer whipped up Safe Download Version...
hmmm, Mac Observer listed it back in 2011 but it is still available on MacUpdate
I can confirm it still works under 10.8.2 {12C54} !
Re: Just HOW did Apple "remotely disable" Java plugin on macs? Anyone else find this disturbing? - Chakravartin - 01-14-2013
DP wrote:
Thanx. I see Shockwave Flash there too. Disable that also?
Only if you enjoy a fast and efficient browser with a small memory-footprint and a computer that runs speedy and cool.
Re: Just HOW did Apple "remotely disable" Java plugin on macs? Anyone else find this disturbing? - decay - 01-14-2013
i recently read a article that Shockwave for Director is rarely used, and unless you are using sites that require it, it should ideally be disabled.
i've disabled it on my Macs.
Re: Just HOW did Apple "remotely disable" Java plugin on macs? Anyone else find this disturbing? - samintx - 01-14-2013
With this security update, Apple added an option to the "General" tab of the "Security" System Preferences panel labeled "Automatically update safe downloads list".
I see nothing under GENERAL tab under System Pref. in ML
Re: Just HOW did Apple "remotely disable" Java plugin on macs? Anyone else find this disturbing? - deckeda - 01-14-2013
Keep going; click "Advanced."
Re: Just HOW did Apple "remotely disable" Java plugin on macs? Anyone else find this disturbing? - MrNoBody - 01-14-2013
I see nothing under GENERAL tab under System Pref. in ML
Samintx, carefully read decay's post. to wit:
The first method is to click on the Apple menu and
select "System Preferences..." and then from the main window
click on Security (& Privacy), then
click on the General tab
Under 10.8, you will then click on the Advanced button in the lower right corner, there you will find "Automatically update safe downloads list".
:thumbsup:
Re: Just HOW did Apple "remotely disable" Java plugin on macs? Anyone else find this disturbing? - decay - 01-14-2013
from SEPT 2009:
http://www.cultofmac.com/15475/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-apples-new-anti-virus-spotter/