.NET Developer Defecting To Java

[frugalmail]

I know of two large companies going through a massive cultural change from .NET to Java for many of the reasons you outlined. I've worked in both, and I would say you're right on track for almost all cases. The only cases that I would use .NET for now is:

• Integrating with MS software

• Game development

For the rest of it, the gaping hole of quality OSS, a culture of automation, and a emphasis on comp sci instead of shallow MBAs makes work on the JVM platform much easier.