The Java programming language is referred to by some as the language of the Web due to its platform independent nature. Java uses a hybrid form of RPC and CORBA called RMI (Remote Method Invocation). How does RMI differ from these two technologies and for what type of environment might RMI be an acceptable

(or even optimal) solution? Reference: http://www.25hoursaday.com/

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