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One person's view of Java
Thanks to msn
A side by side comparison of Java versus a Timex Sinclair Emulator. You be the judge.
JAVATIMEX SINCLAIR EMULATOR
|
JAVA |
TIMEX SINCLAIR EMULATOR |
Cross Platform App Tool |
Yes(pc,unix,mac) |
Yes (pc,mac,unix,atari,c64,ts1000) |
Proven Market |
No |
Yes (best selling computer) |
Reliable Kernel |
No (very new) |
Yes (over 15 years of testing) |
Supports Graphics |
Yes |
Yes (plot, unplot) |
Supports Sound |
Yes |
Yes (through tape output) |
Allows fast typing |
No |
Yes (keyboard optional) |
Printer integration |
No (use browser) |
Yes (print command) |
Fast |
No |
Yes |
Language Everyone Knows |
No |
Yes (Basic!) |
Number of Applications |
??20?? |
Thousands! |
Communications Layer |
Yes |
Yes ("load","save") |
Language Security |
Unproved |
Yes (no virus ever written) |
Small Kernel |
Sort of (300k) |
Yes! (8K) |
Provides all OS functions |
NO! |
Yes! |
Hands down, the Timex Sinclair Emulator wins over Java. Which tool would you rather have in your dishwasher, computer, interactive TV, computer, phone, etc.? Answer: the one that is the *complete* operating system, that has a proven history, that has thousands of applications, that fits in under 8K, that is written in a language you don't have to train your engineers, and was the operating system of choice for the number one selling computer in all of history.
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