What's going on with Apple today? Seems like they're ditching (in some ways) Java[1], Flash[2] and optical drives[3]. Is it all part of a greater master plan or just a mere coincidence. I'd like to hear your thoughts.
[1] http://developer.apple.com/library/mac/#releasenotes/Java/JavaSnowLeopardUpdate3LeopardUpdate8RN/NewandNoteworthy/NewandNoteworthy.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40010380-CH4-SW1
[2] http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/20/macbook-air-all-substance-no-flash/
[3] http://benmetcalfe.com/blog/2010/10/today-apple-announced-the-death-of-the-optical-drive-in-its-laptops/