Re: Re: (...)and Java Questions

On Sun, 2003-10-12 at 21:58, rhkelly wrote:
> This is somewhat similar to the situation with VB applications
> on Win32 : 

It is not. Java is portable: PCs, PDAs, cell phones.
This is completely different thing from VB.

> you immediately see that these are 'lower grade'
> software products, slower, more cumbersome, with less
> convenient user interface etc.

Becaue you are looking in the bulk - it is normal that
on the average these applications are worse since
it is easier to start programming in it. It does not mean it is
less usefull. 

There are some quite usefull apps in Java.

> but those that write software for
> distribution - i.e., for others, commercial *or* free,
> would, it appears to me, do well to stear clear of it.

What about those who write for distribution but want to keep
it portable on several platforms ?

Sorry but crosscompiling for everything is VERY annoying.

You do not have this problem with Java.

Just use right tools for your task.

BR,

Jacek