Thanks for the reply :)

At this point, i really don't think Java can be improved - it's too late

I don't work for Sun, and I doubt they would be interested in what I'd have to say anyways. This isn't really about improving Java. This is an attempt on my behalf to learn more about what are some major complaints about the Java language, and what people feel would be adequate solutions to these perceived problems. I'm not asking this so I can send a few patches to Sun with a get well soon card. I'm asking so I can learn more about the topic. Hope I cleared that up.

besides ... aren't we comparing oranges and apples?

Ah, but the only things I'm trying to compare here are Java, as it exists today, and Java, as it could theoretically exist tomorrow with the improvements people suggest.

In reply to Re: (jeffa) Re: How would you fix Java? by Anonymous Monk
in thread How would you fix Java? by Anonymous Monk

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