Just HOW did Apple "remotely disable" Java plugin on macs? Anyone else find this disturbing?

[decay]

Javascript is not Java.

confusing, yes. but completely separate.

[Chakravartin]

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.

[DP]

Thanx. I see Shockwave Flash there too. Disable that also?

[MrNoBody]

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} !

[Chakravartin]

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.

[decay]

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.

[samintx]

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

[deckeda]

Keep going; click "Advanced."

[MrNoBody]

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:

[decay]

from SEPT 2009:

http://www.cultofmac.com/15475/everythin...s-spotter/