Same response. I found all of a sudden java is no longer loading -- no warning.
Do not believe security is the issue for dropping the support. It is a tech war.
Security issue is always present whether it is java, npapi or ppapi or any software that traverse the internet.
Those of us who use Java for a living will suffer.
Once again this is an example of hurting people who cannot defend themselves.
I believe there is a case of support for Java, as suggested by Ric. Install a toggle switch for those who use Java applets in the setting specifically for Java only.
I have only started to use Opera for a week or so, exploring alternative to Chrome and a backup to IE and Firefox.
I would encourage any group or groups of like minded people to build a lean Browser for providing Java support. I am hoping Oracle would develop a rival browser to support both npapi and ppapi so that we may still use Java applets for our remaining working and living days.
I am most disappointed with Opera, which describes itself glowingly in its front pages.
Benjamin