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If they're using Java they could just as well use a Java video player. My guess is that it's closer to "off-the-shelf" for Flash, and the networking stuff is c
by gyro_robo 19y ago
If they're using Java they could just as well use a Java video player. My guess is that it's closer to "off-the-shelf" for Flash, and the networking stuff is closer to existing code in Java. I'm sure those parts'll all be redone in Flash next.
- staunch 19y agoA Java player would suck and a Flash client couldn't do what the Java piece does.
- gyro_robo 19y agoWhat can't Flash do?
- staunch 19y agoI explained what I think they're doing in thread above: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30705 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30705
- gyro_robo 19y agoHmm, apparently a missing listen() means they have to bring in an entire second language and VM. I don't get why normal sockets are so anathema to web purveyors.