Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 1 delivers improved reliability, security, and compatibility for Java SE 6. Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 1 supersedes the previous Java for Mac OS X 10.6. This release updates Java SE 6 to version 1.6.0_17. This release is only for Mac OS X 10.6.2 or later versions of Mac OS X 10. How to install Java 1.5 on Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard? In order to install Java 1.5 on Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, please follow these steps. Execute the following commands in the terminal: 1. Get the java 5 that was included in 10.5 'leopard' and unpack: cd /tmp/ curl -o java.1.5.0-leopard.tar.gz.
Apple updated Java for both Mac OS X 10.5.8 and Mac OS X 10.6.3 Tuesday. The releases address several important security issues. The update for your OS can be downloaded through Software Update on your Mac. Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 7 updates J2SE 5.0 to 1.5.024, and Java SE 6 to 1.6.020 for 64-bit capable Intel-based Macs. It’s a 122MB download. Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 2 updates Java SE 6 to 1.6.020 and is a 78MB download.