Posted by Geena Phillips on 01/28/07 13:18

Mark Jones wrote:
> Geena Phillips wrote:
>> Mark Jones wrote:
>>> Aaron J. Bossig wrote:
>>>> As someone who has done a fair amount of programming in Java, I can
>>>> safely say you are full of shit. It's a different language than
>>>> what HD-DVD uses, but it is in no absolute way "better".

>>> The exact programming language isn't really important
>>> as long as the one that is used can accomplish the job.
>>> Java is not a magic bullet.

>> Um... isn't that what Aaron just said?
>
> I can add my two cents any time I want to without asking
> for your permission.

I'm not questioning your right to say whatever the hell you want; your
point just seems a tad redundant, is all

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