What do you think the Java Virtual Machine is all about? Write once, run anywhere (that has a compatible JVM). OK, so it's run-time, not install-time, but who cares?
I take issue with your claim that "unlike just about every other computer language on the planet - Java is the only one that is proprietary". What about Visual Basic, Visual C++ and Visual J++, to name a few?
What do you think the Java Virtual Machine is all about?
Write once, run anywhere (that has a compatible JVM).
OK, so it's run-time, not install-time, but who cares?
Methinks you're a little over-sensitive. Lighten up.
I take issue with your claim that "unlike just about every other computer language on the planet - Java is the only one that is proprietary".
What about Visual Basic, Visual C++ and Visual J++, to name a few?