Can both old and new Java co-exist on OS X

[wangl2]

Dear all,
Since the Adobe CS6 requires the old Java for OS X 2015-001
https://support.apple.com/kb/dl1572?locale=en_AU
Can I install the old as well as the latest Java 8 on the same machine?
I am running 10.9.5
Thanks.

[rquigley · Accepted solution]

Hi wangl2,

I can confirm you can run Java 6 and Java 8 on the same machine.

I have both installed on all our machines and haven't had any issues or complaints that I'm aware of.

We use Java 6 for some Whiteboard Software and 8 for the rest of the machine without any issues.

[wangl2]

Thank you Rowan!