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Here's what people in tech had to say about JavaScript when it debuted in 1995
Time and time again JavaScript is crowned the most popular programming language in the World. Whether you agree with that or not, one thing's for sure: It's come a long way since its debut back in 1995.
To mark the release of JavaScript a joint press release was issued from Netscape and Sun Microsystems on December 4, 1995.
"Programmers have been overwhelmingly enthusiastic about Java because it was designed from the ground up for the Internet. JavaScript is a natural fit, since it's also designed for the Internet and Unicode-based worldwide use," said Bill Joy, co-founder and vice president of research at Sun. "JavaScript will be the most effective method to connect HTML-based content to Java applets."
[ . . . and some testimonials . . .]
"SCO looks forward to supporting the JavaScript language on both our OpenServer and UnixWare product lines. JavaScript will enable developers to create substantially more stimulating and interactive web-based applications than ever before, giving them the edge they need to compete for the attention of the increasingly sophisticated population of Internet users."
Richard Treadway
Vice President, Layered Products
SCO
It claimed that JavaScript would be an "easy-to-use" scripting language designed for "creating live online applications".
The press release then went on to share praise from then industry bigwigs.
Here's what members of the tech industry had to say about little old JavaScript back in 1995. Some of the companies here are still going, others....not so much.
"JavaScript brings the power of rapid multimedia application development with cross-platform mobility at both the operating system and architecture level. We are pleased to integrate this powerful language into our Developer's Program."
Mike Connors, President
America Online Technologies"JavaScript will allow us to easily create personalized applets for the Excite service. These applets, combined with the rich functionality of the Excite service, will integrate more fully into the users experience as they explore and navigate the Internet."
Graham Spencer, Chief Technology Officer
Architext Software
JavaScript is popular. Also, I would observe, based on the number of participants, that death and taxes are extremely popular!
(Score: 4, Funny) by anubi on Tuesday February 25 2020, @04:59AM (5 children)
I'm old, and feel the same way.
To me, damn near all this new "industrial" and "trance" sounds like either a massive traffic jam, or they threw their instruments in a washing machine.
Yup. Too damm old. But then, I no longer like much of the music I had as a kid either. And, God Forbid! I actually caught myself listening to Lawrence Well, and actually liking it!
So, I modded you funny, but I understand.
"Prove all things; hold fast that which is good." [KJV: I Thessalonians 5:21]
(Score: 3, Funny) by driverless on Tuesday February 25 2020, @10:16AM
Naah, you're thinking of Morbid Angel, which is an above-ground nuclear weapons test recorded live in Hell.
(Score: 2) by DeathMonkey on Tuesday February 25 2020, @06:24PM (2 children)
The industrial and trance music that was all the new hotness in 1994?
(Score: 1, Touché) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday February 25 2020, @09:16PM
No, that stuff all sounded like a giant *whoosh* overhead ...
(Score: 4, Insightful) by anubi on Tuesday February 25 2020, @09:17PM
I said I am old. What's a few more years?
At my age, I think in decades. So most things that concern me stay in a comprehensible form. Even annual things are as annoying as I used to torment Dad in the car, going to see Grandma...a constant stream of "Daddy, are we there yet?". Back then, even a minute seemed like forever, especially one spent in Church wearing an uncomfortable hot suit with a kids metabolism.
At least at my age, I can usually speak my piece without getting a whoopping for it. Now I'm just considered an old goat blowing off steam and no one pays it much mind.
"Prove all things; hold fast that which is good." [KJV: I Thessalonians 5:21]
(Score: 2) by PartTimeZombie on Tuesday February 25 2020, @07:59PM
I was thinking more of the various bland pop princesses that seem to infest the airwaves now that the record companies have consolidated the industry, and stopped developing proper talent.
You know them, they all sound the same, and have substituted interesting music for rolling out the same song again and again.
I think they call music "product" now.