Apple releases Java 1.4.2 Update 2

On Thursday, Apple released Java 1.4.2 Update 2 via Software Update and Web download. According to Apple's documentation:

Java 1.4.2 Update 2 provides improved behavior for applets in Safari and increased stability for desktop Java applications. Java 1.4.2 Update 2 also includes all the improvements from Java 1.4.2 Update 1.

The system will be updated to Java 1.4.2 Update 2. If the system currently has Java 1.4.1, it will be removed. Any previous Java 1.4.2 installation will be completely replaced.

Alternatively, a note on Apple's Java Web page states that the update "improves stability, memory usage, and correctness."

UPDATE The complete release notes for Java 1.4.2 Update 2 are now available.

Drop us an email with your experiences with the update at Late-breakers@macfixit.com.

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