Re: [boost] Reason for Java's Success

Suman Cherukuri wrote:

IMHO, when talking about UI, we should consider Windows UI. Majority of the UI users are used to Windows look and feel and providing something like it would definitely appeal to most of the UI developers, including myself.

Java AWT and Swing are not good examples to consider for UI design. Sun made a deliberate effort not follow the standards set by Microsoft and they haven't done a good job in providing an alternative.

Then let's go down that route all the way and use MFC, too ! (speaking of 'following the standards set by Microsoft'...) Resistance is futile... Sarcastically your's Stefan PS: Sorry, couldn't resist.