Java can easily take large applications off a personal computer and run them from a central server, where they will be cheaper and easier to control. For companies, this lowers the overall cost of owning and operating computer systems.
SECOND: It's modular.
When Java first appeared, companies instinctively tried to translate their existing applications into Java, disregarding Java's unique characteristics. Now people are realizing that the strength of Java lies in its ability to create tiny, lightweight applets that can be assembled and disassembled as needed. This makes Java ideal for writing applications that run centrally on a network, since users will only need to download the pieces of the application that they need to use instead of the entire application. It also makes Java applications highly customizable by allowing companies to add, remove and rearrange components without having to modify the Java source code.
- Companies:
- Bitstream Inc.
- Jet