> > In contrast the Java2 JVM and Java3D are unlikely to have been installed
on
> > most PCs.
>
> Ok, let's bet on whether or not this will change. A sixpack, anyone? ;)
>
> Roland
I bet 5 years. The biggest supplier of OS's and browsers (which many people
consider to be a monopoly) seem determined to obstruct Java2. Even if they
were forced to do so, it would not be in time for Windows 2000, and how
often do non-techie users upgrade their OS?
Are there any other mechanisms that would get Java2 and Java3d on most PCs
and consoles? Is it possible there could be a killer Java3D application on
CDROM? or which is so good that people will do a 1 hour download?
I doubt if this is a popular view, but is it really realistic that
developers on this list can expect a mass audience for their Java3D applets
AND applications in the near future?
Martin
www.martinb.com
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