> I just don't understand why so many people in the enterprise software
> development community are enthusiastic about AJAX.

Well I think it quickly comes back to the recurring theme for Jini
conversations, as one point. Ie it's not always the best technology that
becomes universally popular. Windows is not the best desktop client,
but.... etc.

Ajax is achieving the same, ie it's also tackling i) easy adoption for
larger markets of developers, and ii) "branding", ie it has a 'cool' image
etc. The two go together very well.

I guess the point for discussion I was making is that while it may not be
the best iteration of it, it's demonstrating principles that perhaps Jini
can use as a context for pushing itself higher into a larger
consciousness. Eg what's good about Ajax? Perhaps its the localising of
computing closer to the user? Perhaps it's xyz. If so, can the same end
result be achieved better? If so, how?

Thus a 'compare and contrast' could be a great way to position Jini.

Best regards, Neil.