Maybe Java not so much, but languages and frameworks that run in the JVM and are regarded as equals in the mind of the average CTO will definitely benefit over

Maybe Java not so much, but languages and frameworks that run in the JVM and are regarded as equals in the mind of the average CTO will definitely benefit over those languages that do not. Keep in mind that Cringely provided no stats to compare and his ideas of what goes on in Rubyland are similar to those of a Luddite newspaper columnist refusing to upgrade his iPhone because of the kids on the Facebooks. Mr. Cringely, the cool kids have grown up.