Java Launcher Removal

With the 6.0 release of MAPS, Evisions has removed the deprecated Java-based application launcher. The Java launcher began deprecation in 2015 due to security issues with the underlying technology that prompted most major browsers to drop support for Java. If your institution is still using the Java launcher, this update will switch to the Evisions Application Launcher, which is a small program that users must install in order to launch the Windows application clients. The first time your users log in, they will be prompted to download and install the Evisions Application Launcher. Users who do not have permission to install software on their machine may need to contact their IT department for assistance with the installation.

In order to ensure a smooth transition, the Evisions Application Launcher can be installed on end users' machines ahead of time via a group policy installation.

  • July 2015 - MAPS 4.5 release - Added EAL as an alternative.
  • Sept 2015 - Chrome browser dropped support for NPAPI.
  • June 2016 - MAPS 5.1 release - Made the EAL the default for new installations.
  • March 2017 - Firefox browser dropped support for NPAPI.
  • Sept 2017 - Java 9 release - Oracle deprecated the Java browser plugin.
  • May 2018 - MAPS 6.0 release - Removes Java launcher option.