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JAVA & MACS - UPDATE - 2/5/13 - Here is the latest official word on Java...

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Java updates available for OS X on February 1, 2013
For more information regarding these updates, please refer to the following article:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5648
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Apple has released Java for Mac OS X v10.6 Update 12
For more information regarding this update, please refer to the following article:
About the security content of Java for Mac OS X v10.6 Update 12
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5647
Download Java for Mac OS X v10.6 Update 12
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1573
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Oracle has released Java for Mac OS X v10.7 and 10.8 (Version 7 Update 13)
For more information regarding this update, please refer to the following article:
System Requirements for Java for Mac OS X Version 7 Update 13
http://java.com/en/download/mac_sysreq-sm.jsp
Download Java for Mac OS X v10.7 and 10.8 Version 7 Update 13
http://java.com/en/download/mac_download.jsp?locale=enJava v8 is now supported on campus

You can now safely update to the latest versions of Java 8.  Instructions are below.  Be aware that some custom settings are required as described below.

First, you will need to download the latest version of Java 8 using the link below. https://www.java.com/en/download/
2. To install, double click on the .dmg file downloaded in step #1. You will get a new window opened with the install application. Double click the installer to continue. 3. Follow the onscreen prompts to continue and install the Java software. When complete, a new web browser window will open and verify the Java installation and version. 4. Then, you may close the installer and the web browser window	Image Added
5. Next, open the System Preferences from the Apple menu (Image Added) in the upper left corner of the screen. 6. Select the Java Preferences along the bottom row.	Image Added
7. Click on the Advanced tab along the top of the window. 8. Scroll down to the Advanced Security Settings and Uncheck "Use certificates and keys in browser keystore", Uncheck "Use SSL 2.0 compatible ClientHello format", Check "Use TLS 1.0", UnCheck "Use TLS 1.1", and UnCheck "Use TLS 1.2" Image Added 9. Close the Java Control Panel and System Preferences. You should be all set. Test your Java required applications to be sure.	Image Added