> > Unless .NET can run a great deal faster than Java, then this is a
> > very risky strategy. A port of Linux to x86-64/IA-64 would allow developers
> > to create native applications (open office) that would run rings around
> > .NET applications compiled to CLR.
>
> There's no reason to expect that CIL code /can't/ run at the same speed
> as Java bytecode. They're the same basic concept, just a different
> implementation.
Java is way too slow - that was my point. You want an office application
running on .NET or do want same running compiled native on Linux.
> Oh, and Java isn't 'native' at all, just in case you were confused about
> that. Where Linux wins is that a huge amount of source code is
> available to allow you to recompile your favorite applications on a new
> platform, without having to wait for the author to release a
> platform-specific variant.
The Linux win would be compiling those application into native IA-64 if
the MS alternative is going be .NET VM.
I am aware that IA64 compiler technology is a whole new game but fairly
concerned that Borland isnt even starting.
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