Just to add my perspective to this thread... I think Java is simply being caught up in the collateral damage of the Apple Flash war. I don't think Apple wants to support installing any application that is not written using their native tools through their store. The DOJ seems to have convinced them that they were being unfair singling out types of apps based on technical limitations through a store they controlled. So, for their OS store, they said that you can't depend on optional software (otherwise they would have to deal with dependency management). Because they didn't want flash in the store, they made Flash an optional install. But, they might have problems justifying removing Flash if they left Java in. Since Java is not longer a part of their strategic plans, they removed it too. I think it is that simple.
Summary: If they left Java in, then they would have had to leave Flash in, which would have lead to them having to support Flash apps in their app store. Hopefully, the void will be filled. Sure would be nice if apple would donate their mods to openjdk. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Java Posse" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/javaposse?hl=en.
