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To: XiaoYao who wrote (14502)	11/26/1997 4:13:00 PM
From: Bearded One	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 24154

The problem is one of confidence in the definition of "random". There are many hidden variables/co-factors that the polltaker must take into account. Thus, we have to trust the polltaker. For example, perhaps managers have different opinions than employees. There are more employees than managers, so perhaps my poll should consist of more employees? On the other hand, managers make the product purchase decisions, so perhaps my poll should only consist of managers. There can be any number of criteria such as this. Which is why you want professionals to do this sort of study, and which is why trust is very important. A lot of people don't trust polls which are commissioned by Microsoft. For example, their poll that most Java programmers use Visual J++ was something which was blantantly incorrect (Any programmer who purchased Visual Studio for Fortan, or C++, or Visual Basic got counted as using Visual J++). So their reputation is not of the highest in this department.

To: XiaoYao who wrote (14502)	11/26/1997 10:47:00 PM
From: micromike	Respond to of 24154

What's happening here are the microsofties getting softer or does Bill G. plan on trying to control the software developers since it's losing the battle with Sun. In the not to distance future Java will be a open standard by the ISO and it sure looks like MS will have problems controlling it so they might as well try to control the Software developers while the FUD is still fresh. Just another language you say. Microsoft woos Java developers to Redmond www5.zdnet.com Microsoft Corp.'s plans for an all-expenses-paid Java love-fest has some developers questioning Microsoft's sincerity in supporting the cross-platform programming environment --- The Real 10 Reasons Bill Likes His PC ncworldmag.com 1. I can use Microsoft CarPoint to show Ralph Nader my Corvair collection. Which, incidentally, is what I used as inspiration to design Microsoft Windows. --- Mike