===== Java Runtime Environment (JRE) on Mac OS X =====

HOWTO for installing Java to run Crossfire JX Client on Mac OS X.
  - [[#download_java_for_mac_os_x|Downloading Java]]
  - [[#installing_jre_on_mac_os_x|Installing JRE on Mac OS X]]


==== Download Java JRE for Mac OS X ====

First, we need to download Java as this is used to run and operate the JX Client.

1. Visit the Java download page at https://java.com/en/download/faq/java_mac.xml and select "Download latest Java"

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2. Follow the steps listed on the download page in regards to the License Update notice and agreement

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3. If prompted about allowing the download from www.java.com, click on Allow

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==== Installing JRE on Mac OS X ====

1. Once the installer .dmg file has finished downloading, double click on the .dmg file to start the installation process

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2. A new window should appear with the Java installation package, double click on the file to launch the installer

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3. If prompted about downloading the application from the Internet and asking if you want to open it, click on the Open button

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4. If prompted for login permissions to install Java, enter your password and click on the OK button

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5. The next screen should show the Updated License Terms for Java, if you agree to them then click on the Install button

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6. Java will now start the installation process, this could take a couple of minutes

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7. You should now see a "successfully installed" window for Java, click the Close button

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