Comment by pjmlp

I do, this was a research project.

Also this was mostly interpreted back then, without JIT compiler support.

Also to note,

> Regardless of the threat, Sun determined that the project was not a priority and decided not to put more resource to develop it to product quality. The project continued in an experimental mode, but with Sun's finances deteriorating, it became inactive in late 2006

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