In a dim and distant universe <20080626221001.GD12496@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Graham Allan <allan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> enlightened us thusly: > That is not universally true. For example the PVR software I use, SageTV, > is written in java (and is cross-platform between Windows, Mac, linux). > No performance problems there. With respect, PVR software is pretty simple stuff - and I agree, probably just what Java is good for. Paul Vigay Editor, www.RISCOS.org -- Using, programming and promoting RISC OS - the most productive computer system in the world. Check it out now, and change your view of computers!! To reply/email, visit http://www.riscos.org/feedback/ The human race will end with this generation. To unsubscribe or subscribe goto: //www.freelists.org/list/davidpilling