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Apple says no Java for you, removes plugin from browsers on OS X 10.7 and up

Apple says no Java for you, removes plugin from browsers on OS X 10.7 and up
Nicole Lee
Nicole Lee|@nicole|October 18, 2012 7:34 PM

Apple has recently released a Mac update for OS X Lion and Mountain Lion that removes its Java plugin from all OS X browsers. If you install the update, you'll find a region labeled "Missing plug-in" in place of a Java applet; of course, Apple can't stop you from clicking on it to download a Java plug-in directly from Oracle. The Cupertino-based company had previously halted pre-installing Java in OS X partially due to the exploitable factors of the platform, so this update signifies further distancing from Larry Ellison's pride and joy.

Apple says no Java for you, removes plugin from browsers on OS X 10.7 and up