the fact that Sun's Java has been a success with wireless communications providers isn't news -- most of the major handset vendors and carriers offer Java-based products -- and Sun's announcements at JavaOne are designed to extend that lead.
while Sun deserves a pat on the back for their success, they've been aided by their opposition's intimidating reputation. as Andrew Seybold says "the wireless industry hates Microsoft." but if players like Verizon or Nokia fear that Microsoft may come to domintate their business does this mean that, in Sun, they've found a company they can dominate themselves? from a consumer's standpoint, is a wireless industry dominated by Microsoft better or worse than one where the phone companies rule? (via NY Times)
