Please read the link on upgrading, as there are pitfalls for taking this path are important to read. If you have an Intel Core2Duo, i3, i5, i7 or Xeon Mac, you can upgrade to Mac OS X 10.7.3 to get Java 7, which is far more secure. Note, if you need Java 1.6 (same as Java 6), according to the download link above, it is only available for 64 bit Intel Macs, and not PowerPC Macs. Use these tips if you are stuck with 10.5.8 to get your Flash up to date: People with 10.5 through 10.5.7 must backup their data, and shut down, disconnect their backup, and then update to 10.5.8 before they can use the Java.
Is the newest Java that Mac OS X 10.5 will support on either Intel or PowerPC Macs.
