For years the huge cooling fans like those on board train locomotives have used a neat trick to keep the noise down. Instead of placing the fan blades at equal angles from each other, they are offset by a small amount. This actually results in a lot MORE noise but it's all outside the human hearing range. The same trick works for small fans as well but no one ever seems to take advantage of it. You basically hear nothing but the motor. (By the way. Does anyone know if there is a manufacturer of these in existence? My computer could definitely use a fan upgrade.)
I don't see why C++ compilers don't offer support for a virtual machine build. If you've ever programmed in C/C++ for a PDA you know about selecting a processor type to build for. Why not allow for generation of an executable that talks with the java VM using byte code, It's the same idea. If this option existed java wouldn't hold that advantage over C/C++ anymore. IMO we never needed a new language. The VM technology should have been implemented as a standard compile option for all existing languages. Then programmers could choose to use the VM based on their performance needs.
IMO the real reason I see java doing so well is the simplicity. You give up control but save time. I don't want to upset anyone but I see java as nothing more than a c/c++ clone with virtual machine tech. It's aggrevating trying to keep up with new languages as they come out, only to end up wondering if the *new* one was really necessary. When you have time to concentrate on just one language you can get really good at it. When you keep messing with 5+ languages you barely get to skim the surface.
my $0.02
--Ben
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For years the huge cooling fans like those on board train locomotives have used a neat trick to keep the noise down. Instead of placing the fan blades at equal angles from each other, they are offset by a small amount. This actually results in a lot MORE noise but it's all outside the human hearing range. The same trick works for small fans as well but no one ever seems to take advantage of it. You basically hear nothing but the motor. (By the way. Does anyone know if there is a manufacturer of these in existence? My computer could definitely use a fan upgrade.)
"My projectile was a shred of tinfoil"
Tinfoil is a pretty poor choice for a projectile. Have you everpicked up a piece of tinfoil w/ a magnet? That's your problem.
I don't see why C++ compilers don't offer support for a virtual machine build. If you've ever programmed in C/C++ for a PDA you know about selecting a processor type to build for. Why not allow for generation of an executable that talks with the java VM using byte code, It's the same idea. If this option existed java wouldn't hold that advantage over C/C++ anymore. IMO we never needed a new language. The VM technology should have been implemented as a standard compile option for all existing languages. Then programmers could choose to use the VM based on their performance needs. IMO the real reason I see java doing so well is the simplicity. You give up control but save time. I don't want to upset anyone but I see java as nothing more than a c/c++ clone with virtual machine tech. It's aggrevating trying to keep up with new languages as they come out, only to end up wondering if the *new* one was really necessary. When you have time to concentrate on just one language you can get really good at it. When you keep messing with 5+ languages you barely get to skim the surface. my $0.02 --Ben