What if there was a Python library version of Apache Project?

The main draw to java for me was how rich the open source libraries especially the Apache libraries were. I have used them successfully for quite a number of years now. What would happen if there were Python equivalents of the Java projects at Apache? What would happen if Apache decided to use another language for the libraries and projects in their repository. What if Google switched what they use for GWT? What if good dependency injection like Guice and Spring used a whole different language? 

Apple was not crazy after all staying with Objective-C. This way they are beholden to no one. Time for the other groups to decouple. Isn't it what we are striving to do when we design systems?

World Cup 2014 Java, Scala showcase?

You think the JVM is big now. The JVM will be HUGE in 2014.

Why?

The largest and most passionate of the Java users with some of the most active user groups and most vociferous flag carrying Java One participants come from the host of the WORLD CUP 2014!

The largest sporting event  in the world, soccer, World Cup 2014, in Brazil....

One wonders what all applications built to support such an endeavor will be built in.SCALA, JAVA or no real benefit...

Your guess is as good as mine.

Microsoft readying Hadoop for Windows Azure

Good news for Apache Haddoop!

Microsoft will be using the java framework for Azure.

http://www.sdtimes.com/link/34319