Yet another .NET vs. Java thread

People really get a fire in their panties about this kind of thing. I'm not sure why. Check this one...

http://www.digg.com/programming/Microsoft_Net_Beat_Java_Who_s_Next

Granted, having a 'Softie inflame people doesn't help. But really, .NET is pretty awesome. I think it would be even more popular if there wasn't senseless hate toward Microsoft, and if Microsoft had a single clue about how to market it. They're getting better though by using anti-marketing tactics. Having Scott Guthrie blogging, for example, is enormously helpful.

The way I see it, the haters don't know what they're missing, and that means more job opportunities for me.