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C++ owns Java in real-world applications in BIG companies. Java is good to know in real-world applications in SMALL companies.
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That's quite an exaggeration. Language use and company size are independent.
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Actually, I disagree with you on the college students starting out with Java, there are so many schools that make C++ the fundamentals of computing. Java is an option in most universities.
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This was true 10 years ago, but C++ is now offered as the "option" in most universities. This makes sense if you understand the primary goals of university computer science education: to teach object-oriented programming without alot of overhead. C++ requires a more intimate knowledge of the language in order for a developer to be as proficient as he would be in a language like Java.
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In the industry there are MORE "scientific and business" (C++)applications than "Web" applications (Java).
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In general, that's not true. However, if you live near a military research installation, then that specific area may have more scientific type jobs available. However, in most other places, most jobs are web-development: ASP.NET and J2EE. It's easy to check, just hit the job boards.
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If you look at big companies like apple or microsoft, they list C++ as a MUST, but Java as a PLUS.
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Well of course, considering the products they make.