performance difference between platforms.
This is more of a general programming questions about a GIANT performance issue I have seen..

Basically I'll use two common programs for an example - Eclipse IDE & Newsbin (usenet client)

On my Windows 7 Machine, Eclipse is so sluggish it's almost painful to use and this is built on the java platform right?

Whilst Newsbin, on the same machine, can handle hundreds of thousands of header information and literally NEVER lags.. It's one of the most responsive programmed I have ever used..

So, is there any chance someone could shed some light on which language/platform Newsbin is built upon? I'm curious because I want to expand my skills into desktop applications and there seems to be such a massive difference in performance.

Apologies if this type of question shouldn't be posted here, but it is 'linked' with programming and I would very much like some feedback/answers. 

Thanks.

performance difference between platforms.
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This is more of a general programming questions about a GIANT performance issue I have seen..

Basically I'll use two common programs for an example - Eclipse IDE & Newsbin (usenet client)

On my Windows 7 Machine, Eclipse is so sluggish it's almost painful to use and this is built on the java platform right?

Whilst Newsbin, on the same machine, can handle hundreds of thousands of header information and literally NEVER lags.. It's one of the most responsive programmed I have ever used..

So, is there any chance someone could shed some light on which language/platform Newsbin is built upon? I'm curious because I want to expand my skills into desktop applications and there seems to be such a massive difference in performance.

Apologies if this type of question shouldn't be posted here, but it is 'linked' with programming and I would very much like some feedback/answers. 

Thanks.
