Java Web Start support in Java 9 and beyond
I'm confused about the status of Java Web Start. On Oracle's Support Roadmap we can read this: Support of Deployment Technology The web deployment technology, consisting of the Java Plugin and Web Start technologies, has a shorter support lifecycle. For major releases through Java SE 8, Oracle provides five (5) years of Premier Support for these technologies. Extended Support is not available for the deployment stack, and will not be available for support beyond Java SE 9. See the Oracle Lifetime Support Policy for details. Deployment Technology for Java SE 6 and Java SE 7 may be removed at