Has Java 1.6 SDK been released for mac? I can't seem to find it...
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Yes, but only for 64-bit Intel-based Macs, i.e. Macs using Core 2 (duo or solo) or Xeon chips. The original Core chip is not supported, nor is any PPC chip. Also, Java 6 is currently Leopard-only. The update should appear in Software Update, if you have a compatible Mac and recent-enough OS version.
Here are the release notes for the first update. And here are the second update's release notes.
Sherm Pendley
2008-10-23 15:46:55
Do you know if a 32 bit version is in the works?
joek1975
2008-10-23 15:57:26
No, I don't have any "insider" information. Sooner would be better than later IMHO though - the PSU on my Intel machine is blown, so I'm stuck using my old G4 for the time being. :-(
Sherm Pendley
2008-10-23 16:20:10
Actually, my Macbook has an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, Intel's website shows that it is 64 bit.
joek1975
2008-10-23 16:42:59
Yes, Core 2 chips (both solo and duo) are 64-bit. So are the Xeons used in the Mac Pro. The original Core (not 2) that was used in 1st-gen MacIntels is 32-bit.
Sherm Pendley
2008-10-23 16:50:48
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Apple released 1.6_07 about a month ago. Look for 1.6_10 around about 2010, given how long it took them to get 07 out. And as already stated, it's only for 64bit Macs.
Joey Gibson
2008-10-23 15:55:38
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If you dont see it, you may have to go to the Developers Connection for apple. If you want to download Java, you may have to signup for a free account.
Milhous
2008-10-23 15:57:13
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As msanders said, SoyLatte might be good in a pinch, but be aware that the latest version of SoyLatte, 1.0.3, is Java 1.6.0_03. The most recent version from Sun is 1.6_10. That may not matter for what you're doing, but you should keep it in mind.
Joey Gibson
2008-10-23 19:03:45