Has Java turned their internal client/server applications into legacy systems?
AVH: In essence yes. The problem is that the legacy systems are inherently incapable of dealing with the Internet because of the security issues. Internet software must be written in a secure language like Java. JDJ: Can we ever expect full-blown applications such as word processors and spreadsheets to be written using the Java language that will compete with the precompiled versions currently available? AVH: Absolutely. In a few years Java will be faster than compiled C and C++. Plus, there are so many other advantages of using Java, like portability, robustness, extendability, etc… JDJ: Companies are very concerned about security on the Internet. Does Java help in delivering a more secure environment? AVH: Yes. That is the main objective of Java. It is the one feature that no other language/environment has been able to deliver. JDJ: Most people think of Java as a way to deliver applications via the Internet, but it can also be executed through a run time interpreter. Do you anticip
