Java, lol

I was told by a game developer at this seminar that if I want to learn how to program games, a good way to start is with Java and making cellphone games. I plan on learning C++ before Java anyway but around how long would it take a newbie to learn Java or when would it be a good idea to learn Java if not at all?

Start with C++, then spend a while with Java to realize how much it sucks and is full of enterprisey bullshit; do not under any circumstance start with Java lest you fall into the enterprisey bullshit trap and become stupid.

portability or advanced webapps for example
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