It sounds like you're saying The JVM is the worst possible VM, except for the alternatives My understanding is that it is state-of-the-art, and includes many i

It sounds like you're saying The JVM is the worst possible VM, except for the alternatives My understanding is that it is state-of-the-art, and includes many innovations (unlike Java itself). Of course, state of the art does not mean perfect. There's still room to improve, which the JVM, CLR or some other VM might manage. But it seems over-the-top to bash the best in the world. It's like saying that, as a sprinter, Usain Bolt is quite bad. The real tiger is never a match for a paper one, unless actual use is wanted. - Brooks