me101 Veteran Posted July 19, 2001 Veteran Share Posted July 19, 2001 Sun Microsystems said it is "disappointed" by Microsoft's decision to not include Java software in its Windows XP and Internet Explorer products, although analysts said the move could help Sun in the long run. Microsoft, a longtime foe of Sun, acknowledged this week that it will not pre-install the Java Virtual Engine (JVM) with its upcoming OS upgrade, Windows XP, and its new browser, Internet Explorer 6.0. "We want people to have the best user experience possible using Windows XP," said Greg Sullivan, lead product manager for Windows. Shipping an outdated version of JVM "doesn't support that goal." Sun countered, though, that the move hurts ordinary people who use Windows computers. "It's clearly a move intended to hurt...the millions who use the Java platform," Harrah said. Microsoft in April pulled Java software from testing versions of Windows XP. While the new operating system will be able to run Java software, Microsoft decided shipping an outdated version of the JVM was not in the best interest of customers. Read more @ CNET News Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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