Apple today released a Java update for Mac OS X 10.3.9 that fixes problems some users had after updating to the latest version of Panther. “After updating to Mac OS X 10.3.9, some systems may have issues with Java applications and Java-enabled websites when using Safari,” the company says. “Safari may unexpectedly quit, and standalone Java applications may unexpectedly quit or not launch. This update resolves that issue.” The Java update is available from Apple’s Web site or via the Mac OS X Software Update utlity.