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To: David R who wrote (1569)	11/6/1998 2:10:00 AM
From: TChai	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 5102

Indeed, Jack did articulate real well. Now that Rod is no longer here, someone needs to play the devil advocate. From little that I've seen of Java, IMHO there's great potential. One that is much bigger than C++ has or will ever be. The bottom line is that C++ is simply too complex which translates into low productivity. Right now, Java is sluggish, but that will go away when we get the giga hertz machines. Just like Windows and cheap CPU's made assembly programming disappeared. C/C++ will be for system programming and legacy coding. The skepticism I hear about Java is the same I heard when C++ first came out. Even the hardcore C programmers questioned it. Java was over hyped initially, but it's alive and well and will be THE programming language in less than 5 years. Speaking of Java, Del did the right thing when he gave away the trial version of JBuilder C/S with the Java Report magazine. Now, if only he announces a formation of the Borland Division specifically to create Delphi for Linux, we will win the hearts and mind of the small developers again.

To: David R who wrote (1569)	11/13/1998 1:19:00 AM
From: Jack Frosch	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 5102

I love C++ Builder; I believe it to be the finest C++ development tool around! However, I believe Java will displace C++ because of its higher degree of portability, intrinsic Internet support, JavaBeans, and overall elegance. Market momentum definitely favors Java growth at double digit, for some time to come. Furthermore, as database vendors begin implementing Java support for writing stored procedures, views, triggers, etc., the idea of having different developers on the team developing in different languages will seem a waste to many. Nothing I've said takes away from C++. It's a great language, and will likely yield programs that outperform Java apps for some time. Fortunately for us, no matter who is more correct on the C++ vs Java issue, Inprise sells great C++ and Java development tools!