"Ean R . Schuessler" wrote: > [snip] > Java started out as a standard that had the potential to erase > the boundries associated with proprietary software platforms but > has devolved into a sort of cross-platform Visual Basic with a > prettier syntax. For my last 3 commercial projects, Java has indeed delivered on its potential to easily cut across OS barriers. What about Java has "devolved?" Also, the differences between Java and VB go far beyond syntax, but I suspect that you threw in the VB reference for dramatic effect (and maybe a little bit of flame bait ;^) ). > Admittedly, Sun publishes the specs (for now and on most > components) but thats an odd concession when matching > their specs does not give you something you can call Java. You can't call it "Java" but if I read the trademark guidelines properly, you can advertise its Java compatibility by the use of a Java "Tagline" (see section 5 of the guidelines). I feel that publishing the spec is more than just a concession. It has created a much broader set of tool choices across Java-tized platforms than would otherwise be available. Dru
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