[NTLUG:Discuss] OT: Java question

[Stephen Davidson]

Wayne Dahl wrote:
> I just finished another one of the NetLearn classes Verizon has and had
> exactly the same problem at the end as the other class.  I got my score
> and as it was trying to save the score and give me credit for the class,
> it got itself into a loop and would not come out.  I would keep clicking
> on exit the class, a dialog box would come up saying it was saving the
> class data and then the class would start over.  Just keeps doing the
> same thing over and over and over again and credit is never given.  I'll
> get the credit because the class administrators will take a screen shot
> as proof of completion, but this appears to be a M$ Java issue.
> 
> The question I have is, isn't Java a copyrighted Sun product?  If so,
> how can M$ get away with bastardizing it as they have, attempting to
> make it incompatible with other systems/software/browsers, etc?  I just
> HATE that the powers that be at Verizon have decided to take the
> butterflys KoolAid.
> 
> I've tried configuring other browsers to appear as IE, and Netlearn will
> run, but apparently, it runs some scripts that IE only knows what to do
> with.  Can I shoot the people responsible?  Please? 
> 
> Wayne
> 
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Hi Wayne.

Yes, there was a lawsuit.  MS lost.  They are allowed to ship there JVM,
version 1.1.8 for another year or so, as well as any patches they care to
make.  As you noticed, however, the MS version of that JVM is badly busted.
I should also mention that 1.1.8 is about 8 years old.

Some OEMs are starting to ship Sun's current Java, 1.4, with their machines.
But you might want to ask why you are being taught obsolete technology.
Many, MANY, <B>MANY</b> enhancements have been added to Java since the
days of Java 1.1 (many places call the current version a descendent of
Java2, based on the enhancements for Java 1.2).

Regards,
Steve

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