Java is not better than VBNet, nor is VBNet better than Java. Eachone has its advantages and disadvantaged over the other one.
No, flash player is better and faster.
I think oracle is better than Derby
They are different tools for different jobs. Which is better a hammer or a screwdriver?
This question makes no sense.
It isn't.
Beacuase Java's Concept is OOP object oriented programming and with grate feature include better then assembly lang.
Java and Flash Player are used for different purposes. They both have their advantages and disadvantages.
I don't see any reason why they would be better.
Nor better nor worse, just different. None of them substitues the other.
It is a different tool with difference strengths and weaknesses.
make something better than minecraft! (which is really really hard!)
Java is simple. Lua is n00b. l0l