Legacy Themes: Java the language, a brief history

snippets from:

• SmallTalk
• C++
• C / BPCL – (Basic Combined Programming Language)

Reviewing Embedded Java Platform and its continous use today for closed systems.
success in creating a portable programming language in turn making it compatible with other platforms – such as 'microsoft windows', 'unix' & 'mactintosh'.

Endorsement by corporations of java as a replacement for legacy applications – written in 'C' / 'C++', java's utilisation for internet / intranet – enabled applications - looking at aspects of both languages.