Not a bad thing... (Score 0)

I think Java has a long way to go, and to standardize it now would just slow down future development. Though it may be far from public opinion, I think Sun has handled Java very well. They are not trying to be the next Microsoft, but are merely ensuring a dominant position, and are right to do so.

"The wages of sin is death but so is the salary of virtue, and at least the evil get to go home early on Fridays."
-- Pratchett's Witches Abroad