>> Want to get opinions on the near future of Web (Client/Server) development. Do you think we will be going the route of Java/J++ or stay more towards HTML/ActiveX?
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>I was at a MS conference recently, and when it came to internet
>stuff, they were pushing ActiveX in a big way. I don't think I ever
>heard the word "Java". They had some impressive stuff. However, you
>still have to worry about who has what browser. The standards have
>depreciated a little bit. Thus it's kinda hard to say right now.
>However, since MS will rule the world, I think it's fair to say they
>will EVENTUALLY dominate the browser market. Thus, what ever they are
>pushing would be the best (not always technically best, mind you (s))
>to study for the long run. However, I can't figure out how long that
>"long run" will be.....
>
>I haven't seen very much DB C/S stuff doen in Java. A lot of it is
>4GL scripting stuff, and things like this site....

Scot

Yeah I agree with MS having 'thee' browser & a lot of others do to. I just wish they would hurry up & get it over with so I only have to keep 1 browser on my PC! Right now I have (and need) 2 Browsers.

I think you & Arnon are right. ActiveX will be the end result & Java/J++ will be the vehicle to get us there (along with VFP (S)).

Thanks
Tom