I've found that distributing Sun's JRE and running it for the user during the install process is not too painful.
There are a few minor bugs with the JRE; check out Sun's bug parade section in the Java Developer Connection site for more info. (Like the NY Times, it's free, but you have to register.)
I would imagine using something like InstallShield's Java edition would make things even easier, but I've not tried it.
The best way to send the cable company a message is not to pay for something if you don't like it, or switch to another cable provider. I doubt the latter is usually possible.
I, for example, do not subscribe to MediaOne's program package with the Sci-Fi and Cartoon channels because it simply costs too much. The cable modem service is a great deal, however.
Cable companies often have monopolies in local areas. This lack of competition means they're not as customer-oriented as they would be otherwise.
Sound familiar? I'm just glad I don't have to buy a MediaOne-compatible television set to use their service.
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There are a few minor bugs with the JRE; check out Sun's bug parade section in the Java Developer Connection site for more info. (Like the NY Times, it's free, but you have to register.)
I would imagine using something like InstallShield's Java edition would make things even easier, but I've not tried it.
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OK, enough... now go read it yourself.
I, for example, do not subscribe to MediaOne's program package with the Sci-Fi and Cartoon channels because it simply costs too much. The cable modem service is a great deal, however.
Cable companies often have monopolies in local areas. This lack of competition means they're not as customer-oriented as they would be otherwise.
Sound familiar? I'm just glad I don't have to buy a MediaOne-compatible television set to use their service.