Original sentence: Additionally, Java programs often use more memory than programs written in lower-level languages.Many argue that this is a misconeption based on old benchmarks and information produced by competitors.Most major companies still use other languages for off the shelf software, as Java is typically considered too slow for major desktop applications.The performance of Java programs can be difficult to predict due to dynamic compilation and garbage collection.This effect is magnified in programs which run only a short time.Whether or not Java is significantly slower than other languages is still hotly debated
Edited sentence: Current versions of the language have performance often similar to and sometimes exceeding other programming languages on the same hardware and operating system.Most major companies still use other languages for off the shelf software, as Java is typically considered too slow (based in large part on disinformation and reliance on performance tests done with very early versions) for major desktop applications.The performance of Java programs can be difficult to predict due to dynamic compilation and garbage collection (though these aspects mostly affect short running programs), and Java programs often use more memory than programs written in lower-level languages