Note: The JRE installation includes the JavaFX Runtime which is incorporated into the same directory structure. |
java -version
symlinks or add java
to your path. To be able to do this, you need to install the JDK.version
is the update number:jre-8u
version
-macosx-amd64.dmg
jre-8u
version
-macosx-x64.dmg
.dmg
to launch it..app
file.Note: You can disable the presentation of offers during installation by specifying the --args SPONSORS=0 option in the terminal command line. For example: open /Volumes/Java 8 Update 40/Java 8 Update 40.app --args SPONSORS=0 |
.dmg
file if you want to save disk space./Library/Internet Plug-Ins
and remove the JavaAppletPlugin.plugin
directory.Library/PreferencePanes
and remove JavaControlPanel.prefpane
./usr/bin
. This directory is part of the system software and any changes will be reset by Apple the next time you perform an update of the OS.1. | ⇡ | As an aside, I think this has been a long-term problem. Mojang seems more structured more like an open-source project. If you’re not enough of a geek to figure out setting up an account and installing Minecraft, you are left searching for assistance. I’ve talked to parents, for example, who have been interested in Minecraft for their kids, but felt intimidated over how to get it going. It isn’t that hard, and it’s well worth the effort, but most people are used to simple installers. |
2. | ⇡ | While I didn’t test it, there were mixed reports when I was first dealing with this problem |