[bunderbunder]

There's a very strong "nobody ever got fired for choosing IBM" effect surrounding Java. I can list specific situations where I'd prefer another platform all day long. But there are only a few specific situations I can think of where I would say Java is not a defensible choice.

And giving advice that's optimally defensible is the Highly Paid Consultant's actual job. You don't bring a consultant like that in when you're playing to win; you do it when you're playing to not lose.