kimmer has provided screen shots of the Java Preferences App that you will find in your Utilities directory, I think you've already found it. Note, if you don't have file suffixes enabled the app won't have ".app" on the end of the name, which just adds confusion to the name, in my opinion. When you run that app, you'll see the Runtime versions installed on your System (see
kimmer's first image). Simply un-check any that you don't want to run and they will, thus, be dis-abled.
Here's a screen shot of the Safari Java settings.
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BTW, who said it was "evil?" Not me. But Apple has been discouraging its use for several years. That's warning enough for most developers, I would think. Those that refuse to read the "writing o the wall" just don't care about Mac users, IMHO. That's why I looked for a replacement for the financial software that was a replacement for that other Mac "stal
wart," Quicken. Java is/was great for building cross-platform apps, but its obviously slower than native code and doesn't always make use of the built-in APIs, so why depend on it? That's why I suggest complaining/dropping any app that requires it; voting with the wallet.
Interweb use is another matter, it amazes me that some sites (banks?!) use Java as a "security" measure! To my mind, using a known malware vector for "security enhancement" is a sign of lazy developers/ignorant IT/"it's the way we've always done it" thinking. "Stupid is not always 'evil' but it's still stupid!"
I wasn't aware that JAlbumn used of Java, I figured the "J" was for javascript, which I avoid, also, particularly on a website. Only time I am tempted is for CSS alternatives for IE, but I figure those users can "enjoy" their problems until MS figures out their 800 pound gorilla is on a speed diet! But I don't have to support any commercial clients, fortunately. Nor do I need any support for anything in MS Office, again, fortunately.
All that said, Java is available for those who want/need it. But the user is the one responsible for keeping it up-to-date. If you want to use it, know how to keep it up-to-date and stop expecting Apple to do it for you. They have made it clear they no longer support it. Frankly, this update seems pretty fast to me, the posting I made about it is only a few weeks old.