[hibernate-users] Popular usage of Hibernate

Hi, I am new to Hibernate. But this doesn't entirely solve my puzzle on this framework, that is what it's distinct advantage over simple usage of JDBC? Unless Hibernate has another important/popular usage rather than only dealing with database, I would think this is may be the only reason why Hibernate getting more popularity. Can anyone tell me? Thanks Sam ____________________________________________________________________________________ You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. http://tc.deals.yahoo.com/tc/blockbuster/text5.com