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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Eclipse is complete shit compared to Visual Studio.

I am sure you fags didn't know that MS distributes a free version of VS that includes no language support to allow you to implement any fucking language you want on it, and then distribute that freely.

And because it is not written in Java, it performs well and has a wealth of useful features.