The article links to Java web start, which is what Oracle seems to recommend: https://blogs.oracle.com/java-platform-group/entry/java_web_start_in_or https://bl

The article links to Java web start, which is what Oracle seems to recommend: https://blogs.oracle.com/java-platform-group/entry/java_web_start_in_or https://blogs.oracle.com/java-platform-group/entry/java_web_... But yes, VM sounds like a better solution. Why risk the security of your desktop/laptop with unmaintained legacy applications?