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> The reason Java never got to the desktop (including browser) I believe was the startup time. I think it's mainly the fact that it has always been very diffic

by mikkom 6y ago

> The reason Java never got to the desktop (including browser) I believe was the startup time. I think it's mainly the fact that it has always been very difficult to create executable files. Running java requires you to install the given version of JRE instead of just downloading an application and starting it.

pjmlp 6y ago
It was always very easy, just package the JRE with the application, use an installer like any other desktop application, or buy one of those commercial AOT compilers available since the start of century.
- benibela 6y ago
  But that takes a lot of space You could not fit it on a floppy
  - pjmlp 6y ago
    The 8 and 16 bit home computer scene are way past us.