Posted by Larry on 01/24/62 11:45

"asj" <kalim1998@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:1144596584.432391.284800@z34g2000cwc.googlegroups.com:

> Matthew L. Martin wrote:
>> Store Java apps. Unless there is a processor to execute
>> the app, it can't run.
>
> uh, obviously it can't run the apps itself since there is
> no ENERGY source until it is in a player, AND the
> application manager itself runs on the player. DUH.
>
> ok, i admit that it looks like the disc itself contains no
> processor (which would have been cool). however, the
> relationship of the apps to the underlying blu-ray disc is
> obviously tighter (according to the specs) than simple
> storage of apps, since the BD-ROM itself (the disc)
> contains system software responsible for the interaction of
> the Xlets to the underlying movie. In effect, Xlets have a
> handle on movie titles on the blu-ray disc via an
> application table also on the blu-ray disc. all storage i
> admit.
>
> but btw, who said i was against modifying the HDDVD
> player?...if toshiba were to go ahead and modify the HDDVD
> so it runs Java just as well as blu-ray players, i'm all
> for it. i would cheer them for it.
>
> BUT HERE'S THE POINT OF ALL THIS:
>
> the toshiba HD_DVD players you BUY NOW will NEVER EVER run
> java applications. You can do all the IF, ELSE moaning, but
> the fact is the toshiba HDDVD players YOU buy with your
> hard earned cash today is simply a one-trick pony.
>
> whether toshiba decides to go with java in future does not
> change that salient fact.
>
>
I've changed my mind... I now feel sorry for you.
Either you're completely brainwashed in which case you should
seek help, or you're just stupid in which case no amount of
help will make you any smarter.


Never wrestle with a pig. The pig likes it, and you'll get
muddy.

Since I'm getting muddy I'm out of this...

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