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Any compelling reaseon for us to continue java?

Asked by kapthar

It may seem a silly question but it is for real. We stopped developing in MS and do all development in Linus. We are pleased with our choice, but java creeps into some forums and discussions. We have so far been able to work around java and would like to continue to do so, using alternatives (i.e.) HTML5, Python, etc.

We realize that there is a whole world of java stuff floating around but have not found a compelling reason to put up with Oracle and Java. We also realize we do not have all the answers.

We wonder if we are missing something by dropping java and would appreciate your opinions and any really show-stoppers, like a Linux dependency on some java component. Look forware to hearing from those with knowledge in this area. We do not solicit raw, unresearched opinions, we need facts and reality issues.

Thanks guys and girls.

Kapt Hari

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kapthar (bizhost) said : 		#1

The spelling should have been LINUX. WE KNOW. SORRY

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marcus aurelius (adbiz) said : 		#2

there are reasons why people do things.

let me ask you, why are there soooo many people still using windoze xp when windoze 7 is available? why are there sooooo many different linux distros out there when they all can be using ubuntu? why do people in different countries speak more than one language while those in others can only speak one?

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Best actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#3

The default OS comes with openJDK which will give you Java. You only need Oracle Java if there are features which openJDK does not give. In most cases openJDK is enough

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kapthar (bizhost) said : 		#4

Thanks to most of you for the information. In summary, we had better maintain some Java capabilities just in case the Linux java capabilities require something and as a safety net.

This closes the question. Thanks