Java developers have formed a lobby to protect and advance their interests. However, its efforts to engage in a dialog with Microsoft Corp – who many believe is doing its best to stifle development of the language – has got nowhere. The software giant didn’t even bother to reply to a recent letter from the lobby. But Microsoft spokesman Cornelius Willis told ComputerWorld : This guy is hanging on a limb. Anybody riding on Java is, and that’s very sad … and there will be lots more disappointed as they realize how bad it’s going to get. More information from http//www.javalobby.com.