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Sun Demurs On Open-Source Java

Posted by timothy on from the titles-redone-at-great-expense dept.

Tarantolato writes "A Sun spokesman and James Gosling now say that there are no set plans to distribute Java under an open-source license. According to Gosling, 'the debate is still going on, fast and furious'. Concerns about forking are cited, as usual."

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  1. Re:just wait for the license by Etnie · · Score: 2, Funny

    Multi-headed chicken.

  2. Sun's like my Grandma by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny
    Sitting on the front porch, arguing with herself.

    The only difference is, Sun is losing those arguments!

  3. I wonder if Alice works there... by T-Kir · · Score: 3, Funny

    Given how your comment about decision-making reminded me of todays Dilbert.

    --
    Are you local? There's nothing for you here!
  4. Sun needs to see a doctor by arvindn · · Score: 2, Funny

    It has a bad case of schizophrenia.

  5. Re:OS X + Java and Apple and Servers by ManFromAnotherPlace · · Score: 4, Funny

    The relationship is clear - you can't have ripe Apples without the Sun.

  6. Already exists by sshack · · Score: 2, Funny

    It's called x86. There's even hardware acceleration of the bytecode these days. It's cool, you should check it out.

  7. Re:Sun needs hits too! by jkeegan · · Score: 2, Funny

    Along those lines, I plan to include hidden $100 bills in some copies of Hacking TiVo that ship from Amazon..... :)

    --

    ..Jeff Keegan
    seven syllables explain TiVo: kee gan dot org slash ti vo
  8. Re:just wait for the license by leecho · · Score: 2, Funny

    Multi-headless chicken.