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James Arendt wrote:
> 
> Kyle Lussier wrote:
> 
> > My prediction (as if anyone cared :) ) is that Java will become more popular
> > than C++ in everything but speed thirsty and real-time systems.  Anyone
> > else hold the same view?
> 
> I agree that Java will become one of the most popular languages. People
> who do not agree with that are those who don't understand that this is
> just the first version. I think some of those people should find a
> museum and find some of the first versions of c or c++. I'm sure they'll
> be shocked to see a slow and not-as-good-as-today's-c/c++-compiler. :)
> Folks, I still have Turbo C++ 1.0 here at home and programs I've written
> for it, but then ported (basically without changing much code) to Turbo
> C++ 3.1, there is a dramatic increase in stability and speed. It makes
> you wonder how slow and unstable even earlier versions of c++ are.
> 
> Also, people tute their horn about C/C++, but look at Visual Basic 4.0.
> VB is by far a very popular language (unfortunately). Can VB even come
> close to C/C++? Of course not!
> 
> However, with from what I've heard about the JIT compilers, Java will be
> able to run close to if not the speed of C/C++. JITs are not that far
> down the road either. Also, JavaSoft has said they are working on
> improving the code for speed, increased freedom, and overall clearer and
> better written code.
> 
> So my advice is hop on the train and wait for the conductor to tell us
> where we're going to go. Our destinations are not too far down the line
> and they look to be a promising journeys.
> 
> James
> maelstrom@csnet.netVery well put!

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