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  1. Jalview
  2. JAL-3103

Cannot open default Web Browser under OSX (both Java 8 and Java 11!)

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    • Type: Bug
    • Status: Closed
    • Priority: Blocker
    • Resolution: Fixed
    • Affects Version/s: 2.10.4, 2.10.4b1, 2.10.5, 2.11.1, 2.11.1.0, 2.11.1.1, 2.11.1.2, 2.11.1.3, 2.11.1.4, 2.11.1.5, 2.11.1.6, 2.11.1.7
    • Fix Version/s: 2.11.2.0
    • Component/s: jvdesktop
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      Description

      See exception when attempting to view a URL (e.g. opening a News Item's URL):
      java.io.IOException: Exception in finding browser: com.apple.mrj.MRJFileUtils
      at jalview.util.BrowserLauncher.openURL(BrowserLauncher.java:717)
      at jalview.gui.Desktop$22.run(Desktop.java:2997)
      at java.base/java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source)

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          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. JAL-2678 default browser not found on OSX java 9

          • Major - Major loss of function.
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              Assignee:
              soares Ben Soares
              Reporter:
              jprocter James Procter
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