Java or C/C++

[tim_@nutproject.org]

I am having trouble choosing a language to
develop for: Java or C/C++. I have made
applications in both languages, and I must
say that Java was certainly easier.

However, Debian's policies regarding the
use of Java seem almost anti-java, which I
can understand since Java is such a
proprietary product. I have read several 
articles regarding both languages. I thought
that perhaps you would have some ideas to
offer regarding Java development in/for Linux.

Any opinions?

// tim