Does the iPad support Java?

Just because it doesn't support flash or Java directly doesn't mean it isn't a usefull tool. Going through a Citrix access gateway and running your application on a Citrix server opens the door to all kinds of opportunities. Just because it doesn't work in your case doesn't render it useless.

Whilst I understand that Java is not supported via Safari, I did find that I could use the Perfect Browser App to over come this problem. Say what you want, I completed three summer grad courses over the Intenet with my iPad whilst in Spain and I am utilizing my iPad this coming Fall and Spring semester in helping me teach my chemistry and physics classes.

Now, mind you, I am not a blind advocate of Apple, but I have to say that they are certainly taking a bold move with denying Flash utilization on the iPad. I have to support their effort and ask that those web designers currently using Flash offer an alternative site for the iPad user. Shouldn't be difficult. However, don't simply call it a coffee table book because it doesn't support Java or Flash. How terribly myopic of you.

I am writing this from my iPad. I bought it to access stock charts on the go as well as to watch Korean movies. I am very disappointed to discover that I can do neither becos iPad does not support java and flash. I do feel I have wasted my money especially since I paid more for the 3G model for those purposes I had in mind. Now it is just a big iPhone for my daughter to download free games. What a let down.

Without Java and Flash, Ipad is only fun and not for any serious work or business. it seems I have wasted my money and time for this useless device.

Ipad is a useless toy for children without Java and Flash-Support. And this is one major reason I'd never buy it.

I wrote this from my iPad and i think they should put both in before they make them. Without java or abode flash the iPad is useless except for applications and YouTube. Apple needs to rethink everything the did put in the iPad and did not put in the ipad. Do it before because when they people buy the iPad they don't have to download it and waste some of there memory or java and adobe flash should make a
System for the iPad and then give It to apple and see if they will except it and put the system in.

I can't fully enjoy my new iPad without Java. My gaming site is not available.

iPad remains a coffee table ornament without Java.

I can not play java online games (runescape,gamezer,...) on my iPhone :(

I work for the airlines. I cannot work on my schedule from my iPad, nor iPhone because neither supports the java needed to access the lines of available workload for me view. Very disappointing since I am a loyal apple user..

This is complete BS! Apple really needs to thing about what they are doing!!

I write this from my iPad. I am very disappointed Java and Flash are not supported on Ipad. Many web based work applications, like mine, are Java based. Therefore, I can not access my companies web access port from my iPad. Too bad. I could have bought just under 100 for my department, because it really is the application we need. Looks like "PC" wins again

Yes, I agree my iPad really disappoints. The magic is not there and in fact their is too many things missing.
I am going back to my Netbook. At least it has multiple task, Flash and Java capability and who cares if Steve Jobs thinks they are bad. I really feel I have been taken advantage of by Apple. For $500 I really got a less then functional browser and a piece of hardware tied to Apples App store.

Very sorry about my iPad purchase. I rely on java for more than 75per cent of the things I do with my laptop which this iPad thing was to replace. An $1,100.00 mistake.

I knew I'll not have Adobe Flash when I bought my 64Gb/3G iPad from London. OK, if Steve wants to torture Adobe, it's fine to me. But missing Java is really a big problem. There are lots of very good java applications and it is a pity those are not available for this great mobile device. This might be the show stopper if Nokia etc. get their balls rolling again.

J from Nokialand Finland with iphone, ipad and imac.

BTW, Apple - please give scandinavian keybord in next update. You have it since it works fine in iphone.

more people might actually buy the ipad if it had flash or java

Flash is one thing, but no Java??? What are they thinking? Granted I am typing this on an iPad I just bought, but from Steve's public responses regarding his method of controlling and limitations this iPad may be beaten with a baseball bat on camera tomorrow in front of an apple store. Remember the 1984 Apple commercial? Apple has become what they once hated. Way to go Stevie boy.

Flash is one thing, but no Java??? What are they thinking? Granted I am typing this on an iPad I just bought, but from Steve's public responses regarding his method of controlling and limitations this iPad may be beaten with a baseball bat on camera tomorrow in front of an apple store. Remember the 1984 Apple commercial? Apple has become what they once hated. Way to go Stevie boy.

That's terrible! A lot of web sites require java and not having it it means ruining the whole purpose of web browsing =/

My favorite game is java based now its like i dont wont it.

Schools are buying iPads. Why? I don't mind the lack of Flash support, but not having any Java support loses my respect for Apple.

Java is a beautiful language spun from a beautiful idea. Jobs should embrace it as a part of the Apple aesthetic, not pile rubbish on it in a juggernaut maneuver. Very disappointed in Steve, again.

I've never seen anything more "closed" than Apple products, nor can I recall a company that dictates what can be compiled on their hardware. This blind allegiance to Apple reminds me of lockstep followers of communism.

Apple is at worst providing user a complete set of Web interface. Ignoring Java means ignoring the Web technologies.