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...MS isn't allowed to use Java the way it wants to. If Sun had done a little 'embraced and extend' of its own with Microsoft's Windows-specific Java extensions instead of suing Microsoft, Java would probably be the premier programming platform for Windows today. By not allowing Microsoft to 'tweak' Java for Windows, Sun in effect 'forced' (I'm sure I'll get some comments about that) Microsoft to develop its own platform. Microsoft has always been about making things easier for developers through extensive APIs and 'hooks' into the Windows system. Using a 'least common denominator' platform like Java doesn't allow for this.
True, there would be some incompatibilities between Windows-based Java and other Javas, but since most Windows developers stick strictly to Windows, what would it matter? Microsoft would still be using Java, and the majority of Windows-based Java applications would more than likely be cross-platform. At least Sun would have had an inroad into the Windows platform, instead of being shut out by .NET, like it is now. Over time, Sun would have a chance to influence Microsoft's direction with MS-Java.
Carl Rapson - Posted by: rapson Posted on: 03/17/05 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use
What's the story with WinFS
nucrash | 03/16/05
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it will be an addition
crocd | 03/16/05
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What Does the Fine Print Say?
Harry Bardal | 03/16/05
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I won't do it
Roger Ramjet | 03/16/05
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Devil's Advocate/Mac User/Impatient
Harry Bardal | 03/16/05
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I too
Roger Ramjet | 03/16/05
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Webservices
seosamh_z | 03/16/05
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Why don't they just use Java?
Sunny Jalolly | 03/16/05
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Because...
rapson | 03/17/05
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You know . . .
Roger Ramjet | 03/17/05
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You know what, you are right
NonZealot | 03/17/05
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