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Using Oracle's Java Programming Language is an immeasurable legal liability.
by JeremyBanks 8y ago
Using Oracle's Java Programming Language is an immeasurable legal liability.
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- naikrovek 8y agoThere are open source and non-Oracle Java virtual machines you can buy support from if Oracle isn't your cup of tea. It's not really a legal liability either. Lawyers for companies who use Java go over those agreements with a fine tooth comb and approve them before they're signed. There are no surprises (if your attorneys aren't frauds.)
- JeremyBanks 8y agoGoogle's was not using Oracle's virtual machine, and their attorneys were not frauds, but they've been tied up in litigation for most of a decade and are facing potentially ten billion dollars in penalties. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oracle_America,_Inc._v._Google,_Inc https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oracle_America,_Inc._v._Google.... Java is not a responsible or ethical choice for anybody to use for any purpose.
- pjmlp 8y agoThey just screwed Sun, created Android J++ with applause from wannabe be Google employees, and turned down the opportunity to buy Sun and own Java. They deserve what they get.
- pdpi 8y agoGoogle's case is less one of "using" Java, and more one of reimplementing it. It's an entirely different legal beast.
- pjmlp 8y agoI am pretty sure IBM has a couple of patents regarding VM implementations.