Which Java Do I Download For Mac

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The Java Development Kit (JDK), officially named 'Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE)' is needed for writing Java programs.The JDK is freely available from Sun Microsystems (now part of Oracle). Mac OS X 10.7.3 and above: Under System Preferences click on the Java icon to access the Java Control Panel which will list your Java version. If you do not see a Java icon under System Preferences, Java 7 or later versions is not installed. Eclipse is a perfect IDE for mac, windows, and Linux which can be used to develop mobile, desktop, web, enterprise as well as embedded systems java applications. Read more and get the download link here.

Java SE Runtime Environment 9 has been discontinued

Java SE 9 has reached end of support. Users of Java SE 9 should switch to Java SE 10

Java SE Runtime Environment 9 was an update to the Java Platform. This release included much awaited new features like the modularization of the Java Platform, better performance, support for new standards, and many other improvements.

What's New in Java SE Runtime Environment 9

Version 9.0.4.0.11 (Java 9.0.4 build 11):

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security-libs/javax.net.ssl - Negotiated Finite Field Diffie-Hellman Ephemeral Parameters for TLS -- The JDK SunJSSE implementation now supports the TLS FFDHE mechanisms defined in RFC 7919. If a server cannot process the supported_groups TLS extension or the named groups in the extension, applications can either customize the
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Java 8 For Mac

Requirements for Java SE Runtime Environment 9

OS X 10.8.3 or later

Java SE Runtime Environment 8 (OS X 10.8.3 or later, Intel64)

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How do I install Java for my Mac?

This article applies to:

Platform(s): macOS

Mac System Requirements for Oracle Java 7 and later versions

Intel-based Mac running versions 10.7.3 and above
Administrator privileges
A 64-bit browser (e.g., Safari)
32-bit browsers do not support Java 7 and later versions on the Mac platform

Note that Apple has removed NPAPI plugin support in its Safari browser version 12, and therefore Java Plugin cannot be enabled in Safari browser version 12 and above. More info

The screen shots and instructions below are for Java 8 Update 65 (8u65). If you are installing another version, make sure you change the version number appropriately.
Example: For Java 8 Update 65 (8u65) the file to download is jre-8u65-macosx-x64.pkg.

Notifications about disabled Java and restoring prompts

The installer notifies you if Java content is disabled in web browsers, and provides instructions for enabling it. If you previously chose to hide some of the security prompts for applets and Java Web Start applications, the installer provides an option for restoring the prompts. The installer may ask you to reboot your computer if you chose not to restart an internet browser when it prompted you to do so.

Test Installation

To test that Java is installed and working properly on your computer, run this test applet.

Install Java on Mac

Download the jre-8u65-macosx-x64.pkg file.
Review and agree to the terms of the license agreement before downloading the file.
Double-click the .pkg file to launch it
Double-click on the package icon to launch install Wizard
The Install Wizard displays the Welcome to Java installation screen. Click Next
After the installation has completed, a confirmation screen appears. Click Close to finish the installation process.

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