Subject:	The world is moving on, but there is hope.
	Date:	2006-02-02 16:21:21
	From:	ilazarte
Response to: The world is moving on, but there is hope.
Sorry, that wasn't my input. I was just quoting someone who had spoken further down the line. I don't believe a JBE should exist. I guess we disagree on the usage of applets, but maybe the perspectives merit categorization: 1. flashy multimedia stuff 2. integrated "mini" complex guis 3. complete navigation application To me, 1 and 2 are great targets for the applet audience. Fast loading, low(er) security for sophisticated behavior, but emphasis on fast and flexible. A complex mini stock reader, a cool graphics app that does all sorts of multi-media stuff. The power of the full JRE in a little sweet spot on the page. To me, 3 is the webstart application. A lot of behavior, a lot of code, full featured desktop app delivered to the client. With regard to 1 and 2, the delivery of those items should be fast and sweet, and it should impress people with functionality and behavior, not how long it takes to load. I wouldn't want a JBE, I want access to the full Java library, but it is important to me to be able to have a fast loading item. With number 3, thats little to no concern for me. I bleieve that if the user is aware that they are being delivered a highly sophistcated product, they are willing to wait a bit.