Why is Java so popular

The introductory programming course at uni teaches Java, but you don't have to take it if you know a programming language. Should I teach myself python over the summer (I already know the basics) and avoid having to learn Java? Or are the haters just people who are scared of object orientation.

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EXPERT TROLL, that is actually telling the complete truth.

That's not too say it's not good to master a language like c, but to be using it for everything is not necessary. Ok its good for systems programming, and anything where speed is the most important thing, but not everything is like that, and I am now gradually learning that and my productivity is SOARING