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I think this is a huge statement from the ASF, specifically: The ASF will terminate its relationship with the JCP if our rights as implementers of Java
by pquerna 16y ago
I think this is a huge statement from the ASF, specifically:
The ASF will terminate its relationship with the
JCP if our rights as implementers of Java
specifications are not upheld by the JCP Executive
Committee to the limits of the EC's ability. The
lack of active, strong and clear enforcement of
those rights implies that the JSPA agreements are
worthless, confirming that JCP specifications are
nothing more than proprietary documentation.
Calling out Oracle on their previous statements that Java 7 will go forward on their timeline no matter what -- it appears that the JCP really could end if everyone's threats are called.
(disclaimer, asf member, not involved in this though)
- drivingmenuts 16y agoI really have to wonder if Oracle even gives a damn anymore. They seem hell-bent on making Java as proprietary as possible and alienating as many people as possible.
- jasonjei 16y agoLarry won't take ASF seriously, given how he has toyed with HP. Larry might find it even comical or entertaining that some boys from ASF are threatening to leave JCP.
- kqr2 16y agoThe keywords that the ASF is using is our rights. I'm glad that ASF is taking a stand and they may very well win the battle. However, will every open source implementor that wants to use Java specifications have to go through this legal minefield, e.g. Google's Android?