diff --git a/docs/launcher/prism_mac.md b/docs/launcher/prism_mac.md index f524d38e..48ad698f 100644 --- a/docs/launcher/prism_mac.md +++ b/docs/launcher/prism_mac.md @@ -14,14 +14,29 @@ First, we need to download and setup Java to be able to use Prism Launcher. Unli Minecraft 1.16 and below all use Java 8, while 1.17 and above use Java 17+. I recommend installing both to make it simpler to use different versions of Minecraft whenever you want. -In order to download Java, we will first head to the [Adoptium download page](https://adoptium.net/temurin/releases). Adoptium is an open source Java distribution that does not require a paid account to install, and is made by the Eclipse Foundation, a very reputable source. To install, we will use the dropdown boxes to make it easier to find the versions of Java we need +In order to download Java, we will first need to choose our distribution. -- Operating System: macOS -- Architecture: x64 (or Arm if on M1/M2) -- Package Type: JDK -- Version: 8 and 17 (download one of them, then download the other after) +??? note "Apple Silicon - M1/M2/M3" -If it asks if you want to allow downloads, click "Allow". Once we have chosen our download preferences, we will click the `.pkg` download option. Once it's downloaded, run it and follow the installation process. Do this for both versions of Java. + Head to the [Zulu download page](https://www.azul.com/downloads/#downloads-table-zulu). Adoptium is an open source Java distribution that does not require a paid account to install, and is made by the Eclipse Foundation, a very reputable source. To install, we will use the dropdown boxes to make it easier to find the versions of Java we need + + - Version: 8 and 17 (download one of them, then download the other after) + - Operating System: macOS + - Architecture: Arm x64 + - Java Package: JDK + + If it asks if you want to allow downloads, click "Allow". Once we have chosen our download preferences, we will click the `.pkg` download option. Once it's downloaded, run it and follow the installation process. Do this for both versions of Java. + +??? note "Intel CPU (not Apple silicon)" + + Head to the [Adoptium download page](https://adoptium.net/temurin/releases). Adoptium is an open source Java distribution that does not require a paid account to install, and is made by the Eclipse Foundation, a very reputable source. To install, we will use the dropdown boxes to make it easier to find the versions of Java we need + + - Operating System: macOS + - Architecture: x64 + - Package Type: JDK + - Version: 8 and 17 (download one of them, then download the other after) + + If it asks if you want to allow downloads, click "Allow". Once we have chosen our download preferences, we will click the `.pkg` download option. Once it's downloaded, run it and follow the installation process. Do this for both versions of Java. ### Step 2 - Installing Prism