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Subject: Re: Java SE and Java EE
Date: Wed, 04 Jun 2014 09:40:09 -0700
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On 6/4/2014 2:09 AM, Qu0ll wrote:
> "markspace"  wrote in message news:lmmg2b$g2h$1@dont-email.me...
>
>> Also, now adays, there's even more Javas than just Java SE and Java
>> EE. Java SE now has three different profiles for embedded devices,
>> because somebody still thinks they can beat Android.  (Good luck.)
>
> Nothing to do with Android per se: it's all about IoT and Oracle trying
> to position Java ME as the software platform for all connected devices
> (many of which do not run Android).


Hmm, true.  Although I see all of the "small embedded" markets as 
essentially similar.  If Oracle can make in-roads in devices even 
smaller than Android, perhaps Oracle can then leverage their way into 
larger devices.  I think that's going to be difficult however.

I'm honestly at a loss how they expect to make money on compact 
profiles, either now or later.  I see compact profiles as gee-whiz 
capability with no business plan.  Google takes a cut of app sales on 
Android -- that's a pretty solid business plan.  Where's Oracle's 
equivalent on smaller devices?