Originally Posted By: JeffS
The issue with a plug in is getting the ipads of the world to support it. You might have more success with Java because it is open.

Given that Apple are deprecating their porting efforts for the JVM on OSX and Google's troubles with Oracle, I reckon the chances of Java appearing in any form on iOS are as lower than Flash appearing.
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