The value of the Java community, for Oracle, is measured by those that are paid to develop Java for licensed (or sold) software products. If you don't to that t

The value of the Java community, for Oracle, is measured by those that are paid to develop Java for licensed (or sold) software products. If you don't to that then you don't get counted. "IBM and Apple are both supporting OpenJDK -- Oracle is not the sole custodian of Java" Whilst technically correct, they appear to be holding the TCK and patents as viable weapons in the battle for control.