Deployment
When will Java applications 'just work' out-of-the-box on the desktop? I have projects crying out to be written in Java, so why do I find myself considering other technologies? Is "Java" really a dirty word on the desktop?
Why do so many people think the JRE download size is a problem? What causes the end user to readily download one plugin, while ignoring another? Is it just a numbers game? It's time to engage in a spot of amateur Psychology...
I've spent a fair amount of time over the last few years writing Java desktop applications, and I've quite a collection of scars to prove it. I know Sun are looking to improve SE JRE deployment in upcoming releases, so here's a few uneducated ramblings to add into the ideas pot. :)
