Is Java getting better with age?

Tools: Mr. Gosling continually refers to the value of the tools availabale to make Java easier. Yes, tools are a way to distinguish from open source; companies hoping to be paid for services are not likely to make a priority of tools obviating services.

Note this exchange:

G: ... My one wish with the scripting folks is that on average they aren't weird enough.

What do you mean?

G: Well, if you look at many of them, they kind of look like Java programs.

Being "weird" means not reducing Java use. I can see why he'd say that.

To me, the underlying view is that open source is a threat to be countered gently.; Posted by: Anton Philidor Posted on: 01/09/06 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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