[cowls]

That's a terrible analogy. More along the lines of using a sledge hammmer to crack a nut is probably more appropriate here. Java is very powerful but sometimes using it for very simple programs can be overkill

Also, have you heard the saying: A bad workman blames his tools

[Pacabel]

Yes, I have heard that saying. It's a rather stupid one, because sometimes the tools are to blame, even when in the hands of the best expert there is.