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Jeff Dean
>I believe that I read in the news (CBC) a few weeks ago that Microsoft
>doesn't intend to include Java support in their future products
>(including their web browser).
As I understand it, Microsoft simply will not distribute a Java runtime on the Windows XP and Internet Explorer 6.0. Additionally Internet Explorer 6.0 for earlier OS versions will not include a Java runtime. Instead, when you encounter a web page that requires the Java runtime, you will be given the opportunity to download the current Java runtime from Microsoft. This is basically the same runtime that is in Internet Explorer 5.x since Sun's victory in their lawsuit prevented Microsoft from advancing Java efforts - including the integrating of current Java technologies.
Computer manufacturers such as Compaq, Dell, and Gateway are considering pre-installing the Microsoft Java runtime on new computers shipping with Windows XP. Sun is working to develop a Java runtime that integrates with Internet Explorer 6.0, however at least one of these manufacturers (I don't recall which) already stated that, at least initially, they will not ship the Sun version even if it is ready when WinXP releases - September 24.
Personally, I will use Microsoft's Java runtime because it has always proven to be more stable and faster than the Java runtime Sun has provided. Even if it is based on a 4 year old version of the Java spec. That's Suns fault for shooting their foot. If they wanted Java support, they should not have alienated the largest distribution channel for their technology - Microsoft Windows.
Further, there was also some news about Visual J++ being sold or maintenance being transferred to some other company, but the specifics escape my memory.
Jeff Dean
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>doesn't intend to include Java support in their future products
>(including their web browser).
As I understand it, Microsoft simply will not distribute a Java runtime on the Windows XP and Internet Explorer 6.0. Additionally Internet Explorer 6.0 for earlier OS versions will not include a Java runtime. Instead, when you encounter a web page that requires the Java runtime, you will be given the opportunity to download the current Java runtime from Microsoft. This is basically the same runtime that is in Internet Explorer 5.x since Sun's victory in their lawsuit prevented Microsoft from advancing Java efforts - including the integrating of current Java technologies.
Computer manufacturers such as Compaq, Dell, and Gateway are considering pre-installing the Microsoft Java runtime on new computers shipping with Windows XP. Sun is working to develop a Java runtime that integrates with Internet Explorer 6.0, however at least one of these manufacturers (I don't recall which) already stated that, at least initially, they will not ship the Sun version even if it is ready when WinXP releases - September 24.
Personally, I will use Microsoft's Java runtime because it has always proven to be more stable and faster than the Java runtime Sun has provided. Even if it is based on a 4 year old version of the Java spec. That's Suns fault for shooting their foot. If they wanted Java support, they should not have alienated the largest distribution channel for their technology - Microsoft Windows.
Further, there was also some news about Visual J++ being sold or maintenance being transferred to some other company, but the specifics escape my memory.
Jeff Dean
[email protected]