Of course, you are dodging the history of the phrase. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exception_that_proves_the_rule
That is, the meaning is exactly as I am using it. The fact that we consider Minecraft exceptional for being written in Java strengthens the general rule that games are not written in Java. On Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 4:05 PM, Kevin Wright <[email protected]> wrote: > 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. -- 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.
