A new software update is available:

The Java 1.4.1 update adds the following enhancements :

• Improved Java applet support for Safari and other web browsers that support the Java Internet Plug-In.
• Up-to-date with the latest Java release from Sun, with hundreds of new features, including built-in support for XML-based web services, enhanced client functionality, and improved performance and reliability.
• Java applications take better advantage of Aqua and Quartz Extreme.
• Java applications now fully leverage the built-in Universal Access features of Mac OS X v10.2.
• Java applications can now be controlled through AppleScript, via the new UI Scripting technology.

For more details on this update, please visit: http://www.apple.com/java/

Check your Software Update control panel for details.