Now would be a good time to point out the etymology of the word "prove"!
Contrary to current usage, its original meaning is "test". So a "proof" is just a test, and not necessarily one that has been passed! http://en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/prove#section_1 On Oct 19, 2012 8:54 PM, "Josh Berry" <[email protected]> wrote: > On Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 3:09 PM, Fabrizio Giudici > <[email protected]> wrote: > > Clearly, these aren't tons of uses. But definitely more than nothing. > > Of course, if Java keeps on creating troubles when upgrading, the number > > will eventually drop to zero. But so far, it isn't. > > > What are you arguing? There are people that are still using MSDOS, as > well. By and large I think most are comfortable including that group > of people in "nobody" though. The argument I've always had was > essentially, if you don't know why you have the JVM installed > (majority of folks that had it when it was a "default" item), than you > should probably not have it installed. > > Just like, by and large, it is probably safe to say that games just > aren't written in Java. There are notable exceptions, but the fact > that they are notable makes them perfect for "the exception that > proves the rule." > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Java Posse" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/javaposse?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Java Posse" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/javaposse?hl=en.
