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To: techreports who wrote (48971)	11/15/2001 5:18:46 PM
From: Eric L	Respond to of 54805

techreports, << the established Java developers world is considerably larger than the BREW developers world. ... I have a problem with that comment.. BREW isn't a programing language.. >> No it isn't it is a development environment (amomgst other things). But ... There are development tools (SDK) for BREW and Qualcomm makes a point of telling us about the number of BREW developers ... what was last count? 3,300? ... just like Nokia keeps telling us about the number of Nokia developers in Nokia Forum ... what was last count given by Jorma at COMDEX? 500,000? ... and of course the developers have to submit BREW apps (native BREW right now since no Java SDK incororated yet) for certification, etc. If you have additional problems with the comment let me know and we'll see if we can find someone who knows what they are talking about which excluses me). <g> I suspect we have some BREW and/or Nokia developers tuning in here from time to time - Eric -

To: techreports who wrote (48971)	11/15/2001 5:53:22 PM
From: gdichaz	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 54805

techreports: Right you are - BREW is not a programming language. But it is a "environment" which permits the use of C/C++ and now thanks to the new relationship with IBM, Java. The point is that there are now two ways to get new applications to handsets in peoples' hands over the air using BREW - C/C++ and Java. Considerable work has already been done using Java and that can now be fed in on top of BREW. Two development platforms which can be used for application development and which can get to the handset over the air - using the mechanism which BREW provides. This greatly enhances the means of access. All to the benefit of consumers and businesses who want to obtain applications over the air rather than be limited to those embedded in their handset or the need to take the handset somewhere to tie up to a pipe which can funnel them in. Note: The fun part from a gorilla game standpoint is that Qualcomm owns BREW lock, stock and barrel. Best. Cha2 PS As is obvious, I am not a programmer. <G> And like Eric L. would welcome the comments of someone who is.