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> Oracle is claiming that even though source code defining the API is open source, they retain copyright to the API itself.. Are you sure they are claiming tha
by jeremyjh 6y ago
> Oracle is claiming that even though source code defining the API is open source, they retain copyright to the API itself..
Are you sure they are claiming that? A weaker claim could be that Google's usage does not conform to the GPL. Indeed if you were correct and the ruling is in Oracle's favor then the GPL is broken as designed, I haven't heard anyone express that concern in connection with this case.
- dragonwriter 6y ago> A weaker claim could be that Google's usage does not conform to the GPL. At the time at issue, Java wasn't under the GPL. That Google did not have a (public offer or private) license to Java is not in dispute.
- initplus 6y agoI very much doubt that anyone in big tech wants to open the can of worms that is GPL enforcement.