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Java ME tech openness good for Apple's iPhone

The openness of Java ME technology is not just good for Java. It's good for everyone (including, ick!, Apple), as this Gearlog post explains. Sascha Segan, the author, got that right! Damn straight! :-)

See:

Java ME style openness is good for everyone

Here's a quote: 

 Sprint and AT&T use Java on their 
 phones, and they have a much freer 
 attitude.  Anyone can write Java 
 programs.  Anyone can install Java 
 programs.  There are thousands of 
 Java programs out there.  If you 
 want to buy something that's 
 approved and guaranteed to work 
 on your phone, you can.  If you 
 want to install something wacky 
 that you found on the Web, feel 
 free.  This [Java ME] openness 
 has not destroyed AT&T or 
 Sprint's networks or phones.
Not only has the openness of Java ME not destroyed AT&T and Sprint, but has enabled them to thrive with all sorts of games, apps (such Google Maps, OperaMini and GMail), and utilities. Open technology is good. Open Java ME technology is even better.

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