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Oracle Pulls Plug on Java Browser Plug-In

2016-01-30 19:00:00| TechNewsWorld

Oracle earlier this week announced its decision to scrap its Java browser plug-in. The plug-in, a frequent target of hackers, won't be included in the next version of JDK 9, which is expected to ship in September. Oracle's action was motivated by browser makers' withdrawal of support for the plug-in. Developers of applications that depend on it need to consider alternatives, the company said.

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Oracle is finally killing the Java browser plug-in

2016-01-28 22:10:56| Extremetech

Java's unloved browser plug-in is finally being phased out. With Flash also headed for the dustbin, user security should significantly improve -- provided, of course, that people don't leave the software enabled or installed.

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Say Goodbye to the Java Browser Plugin

2016-01-28 19:04:21| PC Magazine Software Product Guide

Java's long, slow death begins with the September release of JDK 9, according to Oracle.

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Suggestion Glitch Crashes Safari Browser

2016-01-28 00:25:25| TechNewsWorld

Apple's Safari browser has been crashing on Macs and iOS devices when users launch a search through its address bar, according to reports on Wednesday. OS X and iOS users worldwide have been affected, according to The Verge, which confirmed the problem on several iOS devices and at least one OS X machine. One of the first mentions of the glitch was a tweet by app developer Phillip Caudell.

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