Re: [SLUG] IMHO: Microsoft dropping java from WinXP

From: Smitty (76543a@mpinet.net)
Date: Wed Jul 18 2001 - 17:35:15 EDT


MS has done it again! Another shot at Sun Microsystems to glutz up their
monopoly case and alienate more customers. These folks do not learn from
their mistakes. Oh well.
Smitty

On Wednesday 18 July 2001 09:42, you wrote:
> Check this out, MS is dropping java support from Windows XP .. They
> are going to hurt a TON of java developers, I don't know about you
> guys, but I'm going to send messages to all of the major Linux
> vendors requesting that they fine tune java support in their
> distros .. Is there a better way to get new ppl interested in LNX?
> M$:"Uh yeah, we don't support you anymore .." .. RH:"PSSST .. Hey
> you, we have java hooks in the kernel, as well as full on java
> support in our browsers (hands free CD) give it a try, you won't be
> sorry you did, don't check your skills at the door with that other
> O/S .."
>
> http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,2790355,00.html?
> chkpt=zdhpnews01
>
> <VEG>
> -AW



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