[dpeters11]

http://arstechnica.com/security/201...w-allows-complete-bypass-of-security-sandbox/

Nothing like around a billion vulnerable systems. This has been confirmed on the latest updates for Java 5-7. And that Java 5 update came out in 2006, so I think it's safe to assume all versions are vulnerable.

 

[kevinturcotte]

Any alternatives though? What about when I want to get into the dbstalk Chat Room?

 

[dpeters11]

I'm hoping eventually it will use HTML 5, like it does when you use it on an iPad.

That's how I access the chat room now. Or I could set up a VM.

Granted, I know there are cases where it is required. At work, the USPTO requires it for filings.