Re: Newbie question

OK, MS is out. However, I see multiple versions of Java (1.1, 2) in the marketplace. Also, other PC shops (Inprise, Symantec, Asymetrix) have Java products. Where does the FAQ live? Maybe that will help bound the decision? I can run on either NT or Linux, since I have them at home.

TIA - Regards,
jh

On Tue, 20 Jul 1999, Steve wrote:

> Jared;
>
> MS Visual J++ is not multiplatform, doesn't stick to standard Java, and
> is being killed by judges court order. It may not be the best choice to
> invest significant time in.
>
> IBM has made some nice Java "compilers" and runtime environments,
> sometimes nicer then Sun's.
>
> To use their stuff you have to make sure your users have the IBM version
> of the Java runtime environments. This may/may not be a pain in the
> *&&^%%$ depending on your situation.
>
> Good Luck
>
> Steve
>
>
> Jared Hecker wrote:
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > I am an Oracle DBA with C and Smalltalk background. I've decided to learn
> > Java. My question to the group is, which one?? I am, of course, aware of
> > the schism between Sun and Microsoft. I have noticed numerous
> > implmenetations of Java (in both the Unix and MS worlds) and am trying to
> > figure out which flavor(s) will be most often used with Oracle, either via
> > JDBC or a replacement for PL/SQL over time (or in e-commerce situations).
> >
> > If it is convenient, e-mail will reach me faster.
> >
> > TIA -
> >
> > Regards,
> > jh
> > --
> > Jared Hecker | HWA Inc. - Oracle architecture and Administration
> > jared_at_hwai.com | ** serving NYC and New Jersey **
>
> --
> Steve
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>
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