Not really. CSharp is one of many languages that run within the context of
Microsoft's new Common Language Runtime, which provides developers with a
common set of libraries and classes, if you will, to develop cross-language
solutions. It is much like Java in the sense that the CLR is a "virtual
machine" that will ideally be cross-platform. (Ximian, the developers of
Gnome, are currently working on the .NET CLR for Linux, and I believe *BSD)
The concept of a virtual machine isn't unique to Java; they merely have been
very successful with the concept. So using a "VM" isn't a "shameless
ripoff"; it's a solid distributed computing principle. Also, for those who
feel that C# "steals" "Java-style" syntax, look at C code from 20 years ago
(before the Web, before Java).
True, the Java issue has little to do with what server-side language you are
using. However, if you've ever used any of the CFForm GUI widgets, like
CFTree, or CFGrid, you will be impacted. These widgets rely upon Java
applets, which will not be included in Windows XP.
I disagree that Microsoft is doing this "to rip off Java". They're doing it
because of the agreement they reached with Sun concerning their use of Java.
The idea was that Microsoft had to ensure that they were including a version
of Java that met the terms of Sun's license; however, Microsoft is under no
obligation to integrate any third-party technology in any of their products.
Yet another reason why you should develop applications with absolutely NO
assumptions: never assume that a client-side technology will be present.
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Billy Cravens
HR Web Systems, EDS
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From: "Gregory Price" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2001 10:04 AM
Subject: Re: Microsoft drops JAVA
> 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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