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If you already have a PS2 and want it to have the Java VM on it sony plan to set up a service to allow you to download it for free from the net. This means you'll need a modem and maybe a HDD.
im not sure if the GCN or the X-Box will have this option on them. But it must be good news to some PS2 owners.
For those who can program Java or are planning too this is good news, may see an increase in bedroom programmers. If anyone here has any good java programs then they could post them here.
> PS2 will also support Quicktime, Realplayer and possibly Zip files
> from the internet. I think it's more than likely just support for
> the browser for chat rooms etc. Programing might come too though.
This PROVES that PC's and Consoles are merging!
If you already have a PS2 and want it to have the Java VM on it sony plan to set up a service to allow you to download it for free from the net. This means you'll need a modem and maybe a HDD.
im not sure if the GCN or the X-Box will have this option on them. But it must be good news to some PS2 owners.
For those who can program Java or are planning too this is good news, may see an increase in bedroom programmers. If anyone here has any good java programs then they could post them here.