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Quotes of the weekQuotes of the weekPosted Apr 22, 2012 3:10 UTC (Sun) by Cyberax (✭ supporter ✭, #52523)In reply to: Quotes of the week by dgm Parent article: Quotes of the week
It works acceptably fine as it is in the areas it's used.
Java is not really used for desktop apps where low-latency GCs are required. And high-throughput high-latency GCs are generally preferable on servers.
That's also basically the answer to the question: "Why aren't we all using realtime Linux kernel?" And if you really need a realtime GC then there are people who would gladly sell it to you.
Now, there is new research in this area (G1GC in newer SunOracle JDKs). So we're moving in a right direction.
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