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).

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

Note that Apple does have a Java plug-in reference in its CoreDeploy.bundle package, but in the latest update to Java 6 this plug-in is used to redirect users to download Java 7, so linking to it ...

When people talk about Java being insecure, they're talking about the browser plug-in. Java apps themselves aren't inherently insecure, it's the browser plug-in that causes problems.

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 ...

The best way to find out is to disable Java in your browser and re-enable it only if you encounter a site that prompts you to download Java before it will open. Then you can activate the Java plug ...

Oracle will retire the Java browser plug-in, frequently the target of Web-based exploits, about a year from now. Remnants, however, will likely linger long after that. “Oracle plans to deprecate ...

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.

Oracle's Java plug-in is used to power games, 3D graphics tools and in-house business software Millions of Java users are to be warned that they could be exposed to malware as a result of a flaw ...

Apple has released a fix for a critical Java vulnerability, while also taking further steps to distance itself from the technology, which has become a major security risk in Web browsers.

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.