[Nolug] So you wanna run Java on that refrigerator?

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>
>In fact, there is a fridge that has internet access on it.
>(I don't remember the brand, but I saw it when I was shopping.)
>It stores some info about the materials inside, but the front panel
>is basically a laptop mounted to the front. Not very practical,
>it would be cheaper to buy a laptop and a fridge than buy the
>all-in-one unit.
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For all you Java heads around... The Java language was originally written
with Internet toasters in mind, along with net VCRs, net washing machines,
etc.. It was a concept before its time, and failed. Java was used as an
embedded-type system (I'm sketchy about the details, sorry). After this, the
language designers made a bid to use their code for other types of
applications, and it's done quite well at its substitute usage, as we all
know.

I made a quick reference to to this in my notes, btw.

-- 
Joey Kelly
< Minister of the Gospel | Computer Networking Consultant >
http://joeykelly.dhs.org
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