Re: Java vs .NET was: RPGIII compiler vs Visual Basic

["David Morris" <David.Morris@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Steve,

Your previous message said "What I would like to have is a debate on
what is better, Java or .NET. I think that is the important discussion
to have.  What language should Windows/AS400 shops use for the client
side of their apps -Java or .NET?" 

In your next message you say "My guess is a .NET forum for iSeries
applications would have a lot more activity.  Because .NET is better
than Java.  And there would be more programmers writing more iSeries
applications."

To add balance to your statements. I have used both Java and .NET to
build enterprise-level applications. Java developers have spent a number
of years perfecting the art and science of building enterprise-level
applications. The .NET community and Microsoft are making great progress
but there is still a significant gap. One exception is in the thick
Windows client area where the inverse applies.

David Morris




>>> stephenrichter@xxxxxxxxx 06/20/05 9:36 AM >>>
On 6/20/05, Joe Pluta <joepluta@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> 
> > So, why is
> > there a SINGLE "official" way to go to the web in the windows
world
> > (ASP.NET) while there are so many in the iSeries world (JSP,
> WebFacing,
> > iSeries Access for Web, HATS, CGI, CGIDEV2, screen-scrapers, etc.)
> 
> There is a single, official way to get to the web on the iSeries: JSP
on
> WebSphere.
> 

Where are the advocates for JSP and WebSphere?   What are the
outstanding WebSphere based applications that are big sellers for the
as400 based software houses?

I am been using .NET for the past 6 months and am convinced it is a
great choice for the client side of iSeries applications.  The
Midrange Java list seems very quiet. The ignite list, another java
focused forum is quiet also.  My guess is a .NET forum for iSeries
applications would have a lot more activity.  Because .NET is better
than Java.  And there would be more programmers writing more iSeries
applications.

-Steve