This document discusses the future of Java and its key components: the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), the Java language, and the Java Community Process (JCP) standards. It notes that while the JVM is widely used and will remain important, the Java language has seen little innovation compared to other languages and the standards process has produced some poor specifications. However, Java still dominates the market due to its large existing base and the persistence of the JVM. The future of Java is uncertain but the JVM and open source development may help ensure its continued relevance.