On the contrary, I think this development is GREAT! If I already have a product which is working in Java, and I want to get a better foothold in the Windows community, assuming Microsoft does the right thing, I should only have to recompile my Java code, and it turns into .NET code. How much easier of a porting effort can you ask for? If what Microsoft delivers is compatible with standard Java specs this would be great. It seems that this is what they have to do to have a chance of converting existing Java developers.
And who knows, since the JVM is documented and is a spec, how difficult would it be for anyone to create a cross-runtime, that can execute .class files in the .NET world. Or just take the .class (.jar ...) files and convert them in to .NET compatible files. I might be naive, but I think this is the best of both worlds. I can continue using my favorite language, and have the confidence and tools to interoperate in the Windows .NET world, if I need to. -AP_ -----Original Message----- From: A mailing list for Enterprise JavaBeans development [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Oscar Azanon Sent: Friday, October 12, 2001 5:42 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Boom Baby! Microsoft reveals the (secret) bomb - J# .Net! I agree with that - by using J# you are using a language that will look very similar (if not completely equal) to the Java Langauge. But the runtime environment of your applications is not the good old Java VM (god bless it) and associated APIs - you will be running on the CLR, Microsoft's VM - and by now, that is WINDOWS! So, if you use J#, say bye-bye to portability. It'll only run on M$ and CLR ports to other operating systems (none so far). I doubt there will be ports of CLR to other OS, given the success (or better, lack of) that COM ports had in the past. my two cents. what do you guys think? -----Original Message----- From: Bas Eefting [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, October 12, 2001 2:30 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Boom Baby! Microsoft reveals the (secret) bomb - J# .Net! I think it is smart, Microsoft makes Java sort of a sub-product of .NET Of course you can write Java, but everything that comes out of this box will be subject to Microsoft rulez, which in the long run means that they make money with it, and probably add some stuff that won't work on something else then the dreaded Windows-platform. But, that's my opinion, hope to hear yours....... Disclaimer http://www.infosupport.com *********************************************************************** This E-Mail Message is intended exclusively for the addressee. If the E-Mail was sent to you in error, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this E-mail. We would then request you to destroy the E-Mail and neither to use nor disclose the contents in any manner to third parties, as the message could contain confidential information which may be protected by the professional secrecy act. This footnote also confirms that this E-mail message has been swept for computer viruses. *********************************************************************** =========================================================================== To unsubscribe, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and include in the body of the message "signoff EJB-INTEREST". For general help, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and include in the body of the message "help". --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.240 / Virus Database: 116 - Release Date: 3/23/2001 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.240 / Virus Database: 116 - Release Date: 3/23/2001 =========================================================================== To unsubscribe, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and include in the body of the message "signoff EJB-INTEREST". For general help, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and include in the body of the message "help". =========================================================================== To unsubscribe, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and include in the body of the message "signoff EJB-INTEREST". For general help, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and include in the body of the message "help".
