Apple, Microsoft, Java and the Web?

Howdy All,

Why is it (if it is the case) that Microsoft sees Java as a threat  
but Apple doesn't?

Considering they both make desktop software platforms ... (Java sucks  
is not a good answer ;-)

Why is it that Microsoft sees value in its Web platform (ASP.Net) and  
Apple doesn't (WO)?

Apple seems (just guessing) to be offloading their Web platform to  
Java/Ruby ...

Microsoft puts a lot of effort into their Web development platform.

Just interested in your thoughts.

Cheers,
Ashley.

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Ashley Aitken
Perth, Western Australia
mrhatken at mac dot com
Skype Name: MrHatken (GMT + 8 Hours!)