Good news: Oracle says the next major version of its Java software will no longer plug directly into the user’s Web browser. This long overdue step should cut down dramatically on the number of ...

If you need Java, use this one instead My ZDNet colleague Ed Bott has exposed some icky practices at Oracle regarding their monetization of the end-user JRE install.

Eclipse, Azul, other providers may see increased Java downloads from new Oracle pricing based on total number of employees rather than number of users.

With the March 25 launch of Java 8, you can now download JDK 8, Oracle Java SE Embedded 8, Java ME SDK 8 Early Access 2, and Oracle Java ME Embedded 8 Early Access 2.

Oracle has revamped its commercial support program for Java SE (Standard Edition), opting for a subscription model instead of one that has had businesses paying for a one-time perpetual license ...