On 11/19/02 5:41 AM, "Joost van de Griek" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 2002-11-18 22:12, "David M. Ensteness" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> I would disagree with Apple forcing people to upgrade based on the fact that >> Apple has a better legacy support history and better backwards compatibility >> than anyone else [namely PC makers and MS]. > > Apparently, their record is no guarantee that they will keep this up. > > I develop Java applications. All my co-workers are on JDK 1.4. Have been for > some time, actually. Now, finally, Apple have gotten with the program, and > upped their JDK from 1.3 to 1.4. > > However, for me to get on the same version as my colleagues, I will first > have to invest 169 euros in OS 10.2, because the new JDK won't work on 10.1. > Just because. Because Apple feel it's a nice way to force me to buy a new > OS, I presume. > > While in fact, it's a nice way to make me walk over to our systems manager > and have him put a big fat Windows 2000 development machine on my desk. For Apple doesn't feel that this is a good way to force you to invest in a new OS. They feel, and rightly so, that the new version is worth every penny/euro. 10.2 is a worthy investment, especially if OS X is your preferred environment. Hamlin 'I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with equality liberty and justice for all.' -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
