Re: JVM/Java memory footprint
On Jan 30, 7:12 am, Lew <l...@nowhere.com> wrote:
nukleus wrote:
[major top-posted rant snipped]
wow.
- Lew
Wow indeed.
Yes, Java has a different approach to memory management than C++. It
is common to see a larger footprint per JVM than you would in a C++
application. Keep in mind though, that while the memory is allocated
in the JVM, much of it is garbage collectable, and will be collected
before more memory is allocated.
Also, what was all that irrelevant chatter about kernel security and
knowing a guy who can hack into your computer while you browse the
web?
nukleus wrote:
He told me of some security issues with some major programs
on the market. He could totally take over your machine even
though all you were doing on the net is web browsing, which
seems to be one of the most innocent things there is.
Actually, browsing the web is not one of the most innocent things.
Its one of the most dangerous, and most people should know that. Its
safer if you know what you're doing, just like those of us smart
enough not to lick the sidewalk. Sure, you could get infected, but
you can also protect yourself in so many ways. The only time I got a
virus was from a CD out of a programming book. I've never gotten a
virus or a worm, and I don't run antivirus software.
I also developed a related code for a firewall/monitor tool
that allows customers and providers to visually monitor their
traffic, create various rule sets for specific instances.
And, what i have seen is that vast majority of people do not
even suspect that they are literally open to all the hackers
out there, just by simply using their web browser, I am not
even talking about specific ports and protocols they have open
on their systems. There isn't a single session when I login
and use internet, when I am not attacked, and some of those
attacks originate at the very ISP provider facilities
from what I am seeing, and automatically probe your system
for vulnerabiltis as soon as you log in.
Things like that. I can hardly remember a SINGLE time
when i logged in that there were not a MAJOR security probe
performed on my machine.
What does this have to do with Java anyway?
No one said connecting to the internet was safe. No one said walking
outside was safe either. I have to say, I don't get security probes
very often, perhaps its a *feature* of your ISP?