Java 6 EOL'd By Oracle

Posted by timothy on Thursday June 20, 2013 @08:23AM from the this-too-shall-pass dept.

Tmack writes "Not completely unexpected, Java6 has reached EOL. This tidbit shows up in Oracle's Java6 FAQ page, recommending everyone update to Java7: 'Oracle no longer posts updates of Java SE 6 to its public download sites. All Java 6 releases up to and including 6u45 have been moved to the Java Archive on the Oracle Technology Network, where they will remain available but not receive further updates. Oracle recommends that users migrate to Java 7 in order to continue receiving public updates and security enhancements.' Apple just pushed its update 16 which is Java6u51, likely to be one of their last Java6 updates."

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Hating Oracle by i+kan+reed · 2013-06-20 08:26 · Score: 5, Funny

Hating Oracle just feels right. All the pointless rage we deliver to Microsoft for terrible, greedy business decisions, plus they kill popular open source projects. It's like being young and in love, except the opposite of that.
Can't wait to hear... by benjfowler · 2013-06-20 08:34 · Score: 1, Funny

... all the intelligent and insightful commentary from the Slashdot peanut gallery about how rubbish Java is.
Re:If it's so bad... Fork It by kthreadd · 2013-06-20 09:22 · Score: 4, Funny

Perl
Re:Typical Oracle - Enterprise sheds tear by Bronster · 2013-06-20 14:23 · Score: 4, Funny

Java moto: Write once, fuck you.