Apple has released two updates that resolve some of the issues for BCeSIS compatibility for us as tested in two environments.
For OS X 10.6 they have released a system updated called Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 13.
For OS X 10.7 and 10.8 it is called Java for OS X 2013-001
I’ve tested them in OS X 10.6.8 and 10.7.5 and can confirm they work for the browsers I have running as listed below
OS X 10.7.5
Chrome 25.0.1364.84
Firefox 18.02
Safari 6.0.2
OS X 10.6.8
Firefox 12.0
Safari 5.1.7
These are supposed to resolve the Java/BCeSIS which they appear they have done as well as not be interfered with by new xprotect updates. Because of that we recommend that you turn back on the automatic updates. To do this follow the steps below
- Click on Apple > System Preferences
- Click on Security (or Security & Privacy) in the top row
- Unlock to make changes (bottom left) using your laptop password – you need to be an admin of the laptop which most staff are. Use your laptop password
- Click on Advanced button (bottom right)
- Check “Automatically update safe downloads list”
I recommend SD60 users run these updates.
If you have any difficulties please do not hesitate to call as at the helpdesk at 250-263-6442 or put in a work order ticket at helpdesk.prn.bc.ca
[Update – Feb 27, 2013]
We found that after the update it was beneficial to run the steps in Terminal at http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5559?viewlocale=en_US (view this link on Firefox or Safari, I suspect Apple has some evil mojo against Chrome browsers and won’t let them in, at least not mine). On some systems we found it was still needed to run BCeSIS on others it was needed so Elluminate/Blackboard Collaborate would work again.