>Yeah, Java, a language where fear and doubt has surfaced since Oracle took ownership. No clear future. The Java community is very worried about the future of Java, especially with Oracle trying to swing the Java patent/copyright issues in court. All you have to do is look at how Oracle manages their database business to see issues that Java is either currently facing or will face in the near future. Not a very good option.
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>I have friends that are proficient in both .Net and Java. One in particular speaks at both very large .Net and Java conferences. Everyone of them says without a doubt, they'd rather develop in .Net, saying the IDE, the language, everything is so much easier. Takes less time, hence lowers the cost.
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>BTW, there is nothing since .Net 2.0 that you can't be using today. It all still works.
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>>As i said : Java + DB2

I'm just stating facts Craig. I for one don't care for one or the other. They're just tools and in my part of the world that's Java.