Java is now blocked on Apple Mac. An update to Apple's XProtect now blocks all versions of Java on OS X 10.6 (aka Snow Leopard). Apple has made this decision after major security hole was discovered in the java code earlier in the last month. Oracle had first denied about any such flaw in the code but was later was made to admit issues with the code. A code patch (with the obligatory offers to install crapware at the same time) was released by the company but it was of no use.

Apple has to block code twice followed by other players who have also decided to get rid of Java as far as possible. The biggest problem lies with security issues which has been dogging Java lately causing more problems than ever before.

Even browser manufacturers like Mozilla are stepping up against Java. Mozilla recently announced that it was ending the auto-loading of plug-ins for Firefox, not really naming Java though.

Well, it seems that Java is having a tough period with increasing numbers of people removing it as a precaution. Its high time now for Oracle to sort out their issues once and for all as Apple's decision to block the java code could have adverse affects for Oracle in the long run..!