OpenDJ UNIX-based P2P Streamer 148
hardcorejon writes "I found the Streamer software interesting, particularly because I've also written a remarkably similar piece of software, called OPENdj. Because Streamer requires
Windows, I thought my fellow Slashdot readers would be interested in
OPENdj, which is an open source
Java/Linux-based distributed streamer. Development on OPENdj began over a year ago, with version 1.0.0 appearing this past May. It has some slick features, including
automatic archiving, archive search, stream meta-tagging, listener
counts and chat rooms. Download it, bang on it, send me patches :)"
Make it easy to install (Score:3, Insightful)
Offer a download button which downloads all the file in one tar or zip, have some instructions on how to install it on your website.
Java Bad! C Good! (Score:2, Insightful)
Lets just say 20 sec to load a notepad clone is sad, and it has to redraw all widgets when you multitask. (which can take another 10-20sec)
Picked up Crimoson Editor, written in C++, has many more features, and runs like a charm.
Perhaps if someone came out with a Java Compiler that turns Java code to machine code I'd like it better.
Until then, you have fun with your Java proggies, I stick with my C/C++ programs.
Re:Port to C immediately (Score:2, Insightful)
And Java was designed to run on nothing but set-top boxes and was originally called Oak. It's great for embedded systems that can handle the bloat, or for programs that don't require snappy response. Unfortunately, writing anything speedy or quick with it or pretty much anything else except perhaps a calculator or notepad program lies outside that domain.
J++, on the other hand, has no use anywhere at all, so far as I can see.
This doesn't mean either Java or C are bad at anything at all! Its just a load of ranting from people who haven't programmed anything useful in either language!
Isn't slashdot great for that?