Oracle Java License
September 22, 2011
One of the goslings said, “No big deal.” Another ArnoldIT researcher said, “Big deal.” I am frankly uncertain. The cause for the bifurcation was “Oracle Retires License for Distributing Its Java with Linux.” The article reported that the
reasons for Oracle’s decision on his blog. Topic said that the need for Oracle’s Java implementation has steadily decreased since the release of the OpenJDK 6, adding that the OpenJDK is proven and mature and is the chosen package of most Linux distributors. The current version is OpenJDK 7, which is serving as the basis for Oracle’s own JDK 7 releases.
At first glance, the “no big deal” input seems on the money. However, with the copyright and intellectual property edges in the Oracle Google legal matter, minor actions may have larger consequences.
The notion of a toll road on which Google Android devices travel is an interesting approach to monetization. Until more clarity emerges from the on-going litigation between Oracle and Google, I just want to note the shift in direction within the open source environment.
Stephen E Arnold, September 22, 2011
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