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One of the many reasons Java is not *the solution* [trinity.neooffice.org]

The issue I'm interested in is:

  • Apple is only providing Java 1.4 and newer for Intel Mac's. Fair enough.
  • NeoOffice/J has components that rely on Java 1.3
  • It's not easy to port between Java versions
  • Java is closed-source so it's not possible for the public to port Java 1.3 to Intel Macs (as opposed to Perl, Python or Ruby - other portable languages that need a native runtime)

Java: Write many times, run in a few places™

04:52 PM, 17 Jan 2006 by Mark Aufflick Permalink | Short Link | Comments (0)

You gotta love Paul Otellini

Apparently it was Apple's idea to have Paul Otellini appear in the bunny suit during Steve Jobs' recent keynote address. I really admire that he can be the CEO of such a globally serious company and still be able to enjoy some self-deprecating humour.

I've long been a fan of Paul's work and this just confirms that he's a good bloke. Who would have thought that Intel could be a company that we would grow to love. I don't think the world yet realises how much of a coup this is - having Apple move to Intel - but Paul Otellini sure does.

Update: Of course the fact that Intel now sponsor BMW/Sauber F1 just makes me happier that I'm allowed to love them now!

10:00 AM, 17 Jan 2006 by Mark Aufflick Permalink | Short Link | Comments (0)

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