> I recall a quote from Steve Jobs around that time that "Java is a giant ball and chain" The story I've heard from people who were in the room is slightly dif

> I recall a quote from Steve Jobs around that time that "Java is a giant ball and chain" The story I've heard from people who were in the room is slightly different. Jobs acknowledged that Java had its place on the server, but on the client-side: "Java is a big fat pig."