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  1. Jalview
  2. JAL-379

InstallAnywhere builds fail to launch on OS X java 10.5 update 4 (1.6 update)

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    • Type: Bug
    • Status: Closed
    • Priority: Critical
    • Resolution: Fixed
    • Affects Version/s: 2.4
    • Fix Version/s: 2.6
    • Component/s: None
    • Labels:
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    • Mantis ID:
      52622

      Description

      Due to a change in the javalaunch mechanism in the recent OS X java update, existing installAnywhere launchers fail.

      The knowledgebase article provides both a workaround and a patch for new installAnywhere builds:
      http://kb.acresso.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=Q205207


      ****** STEPS TO REPRODUCE ******

      Install Jalview 2.4 via installAnywhere.
      Apply OS X 10.5 java update 4.
      Attempt to launch Jalview from its normal icon. This will fail.


      ****** ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ******


      The knowledgebase article provides both a workaround and a patch for new installAnywhere builds:
      http://kb.acresso.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=Q205207

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              jprocter James Procter
              Reporter:
              jprocter James Procter
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