Tuesday's update for OS X Lion and Mountain Lion goes further and removes the Apple-built Java plug-in from all web browsers, forcing users to download the latest version curated directly by Oracle.

Java Web Start simplifies deployment of applications, but Sun's Plug-in makes the task even easier. See how the Java Plug-in from Sun enables browsers to fetch a Java Virtual Machine (JVM).

Current plans call for the plug-in technology to be turned on via a switch in the Java control panel. Sun also delved into other features planned for Java SE 6 Update N.

After years of bad press caused by security problems associated with the component, Oracle is eliminating the Java browser plug-in in its JDK 9 release.

News that Oracle plans to deprecate the Java browser plug-in in JDK 9 came as no surprise, as a growing number of browser vendors have either stopped supporting the plug-in or announced plans to do so ...

People can get the download at the Java.com site or at Sun's download site. Searches on Yahoo, Google and other sites for the plug-in are redirected to Sun's sites.

This update uninstalls the Apple-provided Java applet plug-in from all web browsers. To use applets on a web page, click on the region labeled "Missing plug-in" to go download the latest version ...

Citing security and market forces as primary factors, Oracle said it will drop support for the Java browser plug-in in JDK 9.

Another benefit is that Lime ships with the Java plug-in preinstalled — so yes, you’ll be able to play Minecraft on you netbook using this Chromium OS build.

News that Oracle plans to deprecate the Java browser plug-in in JDK 9 came as no surprise, as a growing number of browser vendors have either stopped supporting the plug-in or announced plans to do so ...