In regards to web surfers, this will have very little impact. Cf will be
compiled as servlets, which is server side Java. Client users will only
need to download a plug in if you are running applets.... This is just
Microsoft working against Sun to promote their C Sharp, which is a shameless
rip off of Java. Microsoft bad.
greg price
mistraldg.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Palyne Gaenir" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2001 8:17 PM
Subject: Microsoft drops JAVA
> What impact do folks think this will have on everyone using CF-Java
> etc. on the web?
>
> > "MICROSOFT CORP. is quietly pulling back support for Java in its
> > new products, The Wall Street Journal reported. The move deals a
> > new blow to a rival technology that played a starring role in the
> > software giant's continuing antitrust battle with the government.
> > The newspaper said pre-release copies of the Windows XP operating
> > system drop the software needed to run Java-based programs. Java
> > software is used to create some of the animated and interactive
> > features of Web pages and hand-held devices; Web surfers using
> > computers with Windows XP won't see those features without loading
> > additional software, the paper said. (Reuters 01:35 AM ET
> > 07/18/2001 More...) "
>
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