Business practices are behind the Java LTS release schedule. Many companies still use Java 11, Java 8 and even Java 6 or 7.

Java migration often becomes a complex business issue, resulting in an extended stay on current Java versions—reasons for which I have recently uncovered.

Apple has recently released a couple of Java updates for OS X 10.6, 10.7, and 10.8 that bring its in-house supported Java runtime (Java SE 6) up to the latest version issued by Oracle. The update ...