I agree that Java would not make a good platform for writing a "big"
application. I'm actually surprised to see the Java hype promoting it for
this. From my standpoint Java would make a good way to encapsulate
behaviors in VRML. I see many little Java programs within a VRML scene.
One rotates the windmill, another bounces the ball, a third open a door
when you click on the knob and plays a creaking door sound. Add up alot
of these little behavior engines and you've got a pretty rich
capability...
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