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On Tue, 16 May 2000, M. Simms wrote:
> A well-founded concern.
> But 3 things are happening to lessen this problem:
> 1) Java 1.3 "Java 3" is imminent and beta tests are showing 200-300%
> performance increases !!!
Two questions from an ignorant bystander (of which I consider myself to
be fortunate in this particular debate): :D
1. Is Java designed to be downloaded to a client computer every time an
application is run? For a web site applet, I understand the logic, but
for an application like a word processor, it seems like a huge waste of
bandwith and time. Are there plans to write applications in Java that you
buy at the store on CD-ROM just like other software?
2. If not, then why is it solely an interpretive language? Why not have
a compiler for each platform it runs on, and compile it?
Best,
John
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