Indeed, I agree with you. All I'm trying to get at is this: There is *no* way that a interpreted or JIT compiled language can be *faster* than native code. It will always be second best.
That being said, I agree with the advantages. I just don't understand why we have these huge flame wars... "Java is fast" "no it's not" "yes it is". Can't we just all agree that it's second-best in speed and better in debugging/hand holding?
-kz
quite frankly i don't understand how this would be possible. Given generic compile of c/c++ code this would be true, but when the code is compiled for the arch it will run on, (and assuming the c code is as well done as the java code) i just cannot see it.
So, anybody care to explain *how* this could be?
yes, must must must have windows. I get all batman whacky on days when i know it's nice outside, but i cannot see. And avoid fluorescent lights. Either let each person manage their own lighting, put in something friendly to the eyes..... or best of all, have natural light. Yes, windows are good.
I don't think this is quite the correct place, but I am sort of new and don't really know how to post a new AskSlashDot question, so...
In light of this discussion is there even a start at any kind of replacement for Publisher? I would like a good, high-quality desktop publishing package (with a nice GUI, of course). Anybody know of anything?
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Indeed, I agree with you. All I'm trying to get at is this: There is *no* way that a interpreted or JIT compiled language can be *faster* than native code. It will always be second best. That being said, I agree with the advantages. I just don't understand why we have these huge flame wars... "Java is fast" "no it's not" "yes it is". Can't we just all agree that it's second-best in speed and better in debugging/hand holding? -kz
quite frankly i don't understand how this would be possible. Given generic compile of c/c++ code this would be true, but when the code is compiled for the arch it will run on, (and assuming the c code is as well done as the java code) i just cannot see it. So, anybody care to explain *how* this could be?
i don't get it. both look the same in my browser. wtf?
yes, must must must have windows. I get all batman whacky on days when i know it's nice outside, but i cannot see. And avoid fluorescent lights. Either let each person manage their own lighting, put in something friendly to the eyes..... or best of all, have natural light. Yes, windows are good.
Mmmmm.... Windows 96. I really liked that one
I don't think this is quite the correct place, but I am sort of new and don't really know how to post a new AskSlashDot question, so... In light of this discussion is there even a start at any kind of replacement for Publisher? I would like a good, high-quality desktop publishing package (with a nice GUI, of course). Anybody know of anything?