For better or worse, Sun and Oracle never really pushed hard for standalone java based executables that you could install like a typical native app. And I think

For better or worse, Sun and Oracle never really pushed hard for standalone java based executables that you could install like a typical native app. And I think that stigma continues to stick to them even though bundling appears to be easier these days. Electrons only goal is to provide a path for native app deployment so many probably feel its a safer bet.