It is a fine language. Java Web Start will help you distributing your desktop app. Only drawback is the non-native GUI. However, I've heard the Eclipse team

It is a fine language. Java Web Start will help you distributing your desktop app. Only drawback is the non-native GUI. However, I've heard the Eclipse team has made a framework with a native look-and-feel available. EDIT: Well, if your app is tiny, I guess the different look-and-feel would not be an issue.