examples of popular java programs/applets

[ilya]

can anyone list off any popular applications/applets coded in java, that are well known by lots of people, not just developers..

[BuezaWebDev]

LimeWire is coded in Java.

A lot of those P2P programs are coded in Java--but I don't think Kazaa was coded in Java.

Java is a popular language but some say it's inefficient in comparison to C/C++ because it runs off of JVM. C/C++ compiles straight to machine code.

[buntine]

It won't be widely acceptable until the JVM is bundled with all copies of Windows. (as if!)

[ray326]

Jaime's reminded me that LimeWire is probably one of most generally recognizable Java apps. There are millions of Java applet game players out there.

[buntine]

This doesn't really qualify as its a development tool, but JBuilder is written in Java.

[ilya]

so is it worth it to learn java before c/c++? or any other OOP languages?

[buntine]

I don't think it would hurt. All OO languages apply the same concepts.

[ilya]

thanks for the advice. ^^, ill start at it.

[buntine]

If the ultimate goal is to learn C/C++, I suggest you just jump in and have a shot at it.

[Paddy Notemaker]

www.runescape.com is another site that uses java-it's an applet RPG.

[ilya]

yeh that one is obviouse, but thanks anyways. :)