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> Java8 won't be supported after January 2019, Java11 (LTS) will be release in September this year. Are they dropping support for the latest LTS just four mont

> Java8 won't be supported after January 2019, Java11 (LTS) will be release in September this year. Are they dropping support for the latest LTS just four month after releasing a new LTS? That sounds a bit harsh.

akerro 9y ago
This is all subject to change, but so far it looks like it http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/eol-135779.html http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/eol-135779.html
mason55 9y ago
This is my only problem with it. I can’t imagine it stays like that. I feel like there has to be at least a year of overlap between release of one LTS and deprecation of support for the previous one. Or at least a commitment to continue with security patches for longer (while stopping bug fixes and enterprise support)
- u02sgb 9y ago
  I would be surprised if that's the case for paying customers...
- Yeroc 9y ago
  You'll be OK as long as you're dropping off suitcases of money at Oracle's door, but currently it appears that freely available fixes/security updates will cease as soon as the next LTS is released.