BS> I was visiting IBM together with my school. A programmer 
BS> there said that they didn't even use C++, it was too 'new'.

It's more likely that IBM doesn't use C++ because they didn't develop 
it.  IBM has become widely known as as the prime implementer of the NIH 
(not invented here) philosophy.

BS> BTW I read that Sun did rewrote the VM so it's mutch smooter and
BS> faster.. Did anyone try the new J2EE edition?

Yes, and it is indeed an improvement.  However this may be the same as 
designing a new and more comfortable deck chair for the Titanic 
(Britain's version of the Wasa).

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