I think the "evidence" in this case is simply statements by Steven Jobs, who
seems to be adamantly against Java, most likely because it doesn't transfer
well to the iPhone, but for whatever reason is heralding this blanket
anti-Java stance.
On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 3:44 AM, Angel Herraez <angel.herr...@uah.es> wrote:
> > "a) Java allows malicious activity that could damage the system"
>
> "Letting users use the computer allows malicious activity that could
> damage the system" ;-)
> And, does this mean that Flash is foolproof?
>
>
> > "b) Java is an outmoded way to provide educational resources as everyone
> > is using Flash now"
>
> Outmoded? A software that's being updated every month or so... I
> would'n dare to say that.
> And the key is: can Flash do what the Java applets do? I don't mean
> only Jmol.
>
> Everyone? Everyone is using Flash now to substitute html on their
> pages. Does that mean that html is outmoded?
>
> Open source vs. proprietary, of course
>
>
> Whoever is deciding the (no) installation is rather short-sighted.
> One has to consider the functionality, not make generalizations based
> on ... what evidence?
>
>
>
>
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