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Very few people are using java as a main language. Java is mainly used for plug-ins and such, right? Java can't make programs, it doesn't have a compiler (in most people's definition.) It has to run on it's own virtual machine, you can't make a .app or .exe file with it. C++ isn't that old, I think it was first used extensively to create the neXtSTEP programs.

Java can't make programs? used for plugins? WTF are you talking about?

Java:





I'm sorry, did you say something stupid?


As for your compiler error you can get platform specific compilers for Java so yes you can make an .exe. Some people dont seem to know that. Though its also a given. Not to mention with the JRE you can just run native java apps exactly the same you would run an .exe (Azuerus cough). So why you would make an exe is beyond me... (I suppose code protection, obfuscators can only do so much).

C++ not that old? It's over 20. Yes the "standardization" is fairly recent, but they didnt add anything new, they just agreed how to implement it. the next C++0x will be more recent and have some cool stuff. However it's not out yet.


As for your laptop argument, I only have a laptop. I dont see your point. I also have it partioned for 2 hardrives (one for linux testing). I have plenty of space. Maybe delete your uneeded games and *videos* and you wont have an issue.