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I'd say, all things being equal, yes, choose languages on tech merit or suitability to task. But look at what's happening with Java and Oracle's handling of it.

I'd say, all things being equal, yes, choose languages on tech merit or suitability to task. But look at what's happening with Java and Oracle's handling of it. I think the Google vs Oracle lawsuit is still going through appeal. Ask Google if they wish in hindsight they'd built Android on something else.

stingraycharles 8y ago
Not saying you’re wrong, but Google re-implemented Java for Android, which is quite different from using Java alone. So it’s not a completely fair comparison.
- gbear605 8y ago
  Of course the reimplementation is what got them into this lawsuit...
  - phkahler 8y ago
    I think it's more accurate to say that not paying Oracle is what got them in court. Either way it shows that the steward of a language can be important.
apta 8y ago
> But look at what's happening with Java and Oracle's handling of it. It got fully open sourced?