Posted by Matthew L. Martin on 01/15/44 11:44

asj wrote:
> Matthew L. Martin wrote:
>
>> The disc is a processor? Where does the spec say that?
>
> The images on that pic show a BD-ROM structure, with BD-J objects (Java
> apps) running on it.
>
> Since credit cards and SIM cards with their very limited storage (less
> than 100 kb) can run Java apps,

Store Java apps. Unless there is a processor to execute the app, it
can't run.

> it'll be trivial to have a disc with 25
> or 50 GB run java apps too.
>

Storage is not a processor. Any storage can store Java apps, including
HD-DVD, DEC-tape or paper tape. To run a program requires a processor.

HD-DVD players also have storage and a processor. There is
_+ABSOLUTELY+_ no reason that an HD-DVD player can't run Java apps.
There is also _+ABSOLUTELY+_ no way a Blu-Ray disc can run Java apps
until it is inserted into a player.

It's people with your level of understanding about systems integration
who will guarantee that people like me will never be out of work.

Matthew

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