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2013-08-27 15:55:15
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6 votes, rating 6
Make sure your Java is up to date
I noticed this floating past my RSS of security stuff this morning - Java 6 exploit.
If any of you are still on Java 6, you should update immediately, as security patches are no longer being released for it.
I say this, because if you are on a Mac, Java 7 isn't great for the client, so you might have downgraded. I did at first, but a few months ago, I decided it wasn't worth the risk and re-upgraded (the team names appear 50% off the pitch, the current inducements drop down doesn't come up, and the sounds are dodgy). Not sure if anyone else has these problems!
If you aren't sure what version of Java you are using, visit here to check it.
If any of you are still on Java 6, you should update immediately, as security patches are no longer being released for it.
I say this, because if you are on a Mac, Java 7 isn't great for the client, so you might have downgraded. I did at first, but a few months ago, I decided it wasn't worth the risk and re-upgraded (the team names appear 50% off the pitch, the current inducements drop down doesn't come up, and the sounds are dodgy). Not sure if anyone else has these problems!
If you aren't sure what version of Java you are using, visit here to check it.
Comments
Posted by Qaz on 2013-08-27 16:27:08
yeah I have the same problems you stated with java 7 hence I am using Apples java 6 build atm.
Posted by Hitonagashi on 2013-08-27 17:30:11
Qaz, that's kinda the point behind this post :).
At the very least, turn off any java-autoplaying you have going in your browser. I believe that bug affects the sandbox (the bit of Java that prevents a webpage from installing viruses on your computer), allowing a website that can run Java to install a virus as you browse the web.
For Chrome, visit: chrome://plugins/ and disable "Java" if it is there.
For Firefox, follow the instructions here: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/How%20to%20turn%20off%20Java%20applets
At the very least, turn off any java-autoplaying you have going in your browser. I believe that bug affects the sandbox (the bit of Java that prevents a webpage from installing viruses on your computer), allowing a website that can run Java to install a virus as you browse the web.
For Chrome, visit: chrome://plugins/ and disable "Java" if it is there.
For Firefox, follow the instructions here: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/How%20to%20turn%20off%20Java%20applets
Posted by baelnic on 2013-08-27 18:25:21
If I ever win the Powerball (seems unlikely since I've played exactly once in the last 5 years but we can dream) I plan to donate a million bucks to move us to a more secure client (HTML 5? Adobe ... just kidding they're less secure).
Posted by harvestmouse on 2013-08-27 20:38:07
I'm ok, I'm on Java 5!
The alternative is to have plug in disabled and only activate them when you are sure of the source.
The alternative is to have plug in disabled and only activate them when you are sure of the source.
Posted by Beerox on 2013-08-28 05:33:52
Cannot run the client with Java 7 (Windows 7, new computer). No idea why. Maybe give up on this laptop and use the other...
Posted by Dan-Da-Man on 2013-08-28 09:22:56
im on java 7 and all is fine
Posted by cameronhawkins on 2013-08-28 15:39:58
I concur that Java 7 makes the client extremely annoying.
Every sound is enmeshed in distorted fuzz. The player names, team names, and on-pitch logos are all reflected, such that they fall off the surface of the page.
Every sound is enmeshed in distorted fuzz. The player names, team names, and on-pitch logos are all reflected, such that they fall off the surface of the page.