Apple updates Java for Snow Leopard and Leopard

"Do I have to download a hundred updates?"

Jash, you're switching from Windows, aren't you? I have never, never had to download "hundreds" of updates for my Macs. But I have often had to download dozens of updates for my XP boxes at work, reboot, download more updates...

Worst case scenario, you'll get a 10.6.0 disk. A combo update for Snow Leopard plus a handful of others should get you up to speed.

@Maneki Nico: Well, I was a Windows user but am using Macs from the last 2 years, so I wouldn't call myself a PC user. But I have noticed lot of iTunes, QuickTime, Airport, Security Update, Java Update, OS Update, etc. that come at intervals. So I just wanted to know whether I will have the latest software in-the-box.

Also, SnowLeopard comes with an older version of Flash, as mentioned in this blog. So getting the latest update out-of-box would be much better.

Sorry to hear about your Child's program not working anymore. My company's Corporate DMS still works fine on MacOSX but doesn't work in Windows anymore.

I seriously think Java is past it's prime. I'd hate to have to use anything that is based on Java nowadays.