Java 1.4.2 not installing

[John Swartz]

I had this problem.  There's a recent article at Macfixit.com that deals 
with this.  I seem to recall that when I had this problem, I had to 
download and install the "PantherJavaUpdate" package from the Apple 
site, and then use the Software Updater to update to 1.4.2 (note: I 
couldn't download the installer and run it separately).

Hope this helps,

John

> Dear List,
> 
> I just upgraded my iBook 500 from OS X 10.2.8 to 10.3.4.  Finally I made the
> plunge to Panther :)
> 
> However, Java 1.4.2 will not install.  It keeps saying to install Java 1.4.1
> first, which I downloaded and installed a second time.  Made no difference,
> however.
> 
> I repaired all the disk permissions.... still no difference.
> 
> I have a pretty smooth-running system with not much third party software
> except MS Office.  Historically, all Apple updates have worked without a
> hitch, including all the 10.3 updates.... with the exception of this darn
> Java 1.4.2.
> 
> Has anyone ran into the same problem?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Tom