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To: Chris McConnel who wrote (8937)	4/8/1998 1:39:00 AM
From: Kal	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 64865

>In my opinion, it's a wash. No real advantage for Java. I suggest then that you don't learn java, forget it exists, and go on with life. it is not worth fretting over no? ;)

To: Chris McConnel who wrote (8937)	4/8/1998 12:49:00 PM
From: Nolan Toone	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 64865

> Yes, you are right, there are going to be operations, > especially screen handling, that will require more > information sent between server and client. But there are > also MANY cases, such as populating a grid or list box from > data base or reviewing large files (or copying a large file > to the client) that will take much longer with a Java then > a X-Windows scenario. Let me take a quote from you with the roles reversed: Well then, enlighten me!!! You keep saying Java is bad, but you are not giving very many reasons why. So far, the only reason you have mentioned is because you feel that java will take longer, which I disagree with. If you have other reasons written in another post, then just provide the link. Nolan Toone