Mark G. Franz wrote: [ snipped prev. post ] > C++ replaced Java at MS? I don't agree at all. C, C+ and C++ have always > been a staple source of programs at MS and elsewhere,
C+? What's that? Oh, you mean C#? > the JVM is alive and > well at MS. While MS has never been a Java Language developer, [remember > the fiasco with Sun a few years ago...], they do support it. And what about > JScript? Did MS copy Netscape or did Netscape beat MS to the market? JavaScript was Netscape's baby, and I blame them everytime my bosses confuse JavaScript for Java. JScript was Microsoft's "we're not at all copying Netscape" response. [ snip ] > Open Source is just that, what if I was to package a version of Perl 5.7 and > market it as mine? Would it still be open source? Of course, would people > buy it? I doubt it, See http://www.activestate.com/Products/Languages/redistribution_info.html > why par for something they can get for free... Why don't you ask everyone who pays $1000+ for a Microsoft server package when they can get superior quality from downloading RedHat or BSD. [ snipped post and 48 lines of sigs ] -- All language designers are arrogant. Goes with the territory... -- Larry Wall _______________________________________________ Perl-Win32-Web mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://listserv.ActiveState.com/mailman/listinfo/perl-win32-web
