I think the assumption Sun's Java could become something that eclipsed most languages including Erlang is over, as the prototype distributed JVMs just became an

I think the assumption Sun's Java could become something that eclipsed most languages including Erlang is over, as the prototype distributed JVMs just became another navel-gazing exercise. The Erlang/Elixir OTP has design constraints like any other solution, but has survived 4+ business cycles. One can only hope Julia ends up with something similar, but more user friendly. Distributed systems is hard, and training obstinate people is like trying to teach a Raccoon TCL. If a design really needs Erlang/Elixir, than there are few alternatives that won't degenerate into a polyglot dumpster-fire. Happy computing =)