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Can you guys provide a little more background? I agree that this isn't an obvious priority, but I don't understand the reason that this would be considered a h

Can you guys provide a little more background? I agree that this isn't an obvious priority, but I don't understand the reason that this would be considered a hedge.

comex 12y ago
It's not. The copyright case is about Google implementing Java standard library APIs, not anything about compilers/toolchains.
- bitwize 12y ago
  The compiler toolchains can sidestep the copyright issue by converting API calls into inline code, thus obviating the need to ship infringing API implementations with each Android device. APIs are valuable IP. Oracle will fight hard to protect them, and even if the issue makes it to the Supreme Court, their victory is almost certain. Google needs an out if the Android platform is to survive; cutting Java out as early in the compilation process as possible is the best way to avoid infringement.
  - bla2 12y ago
    > APIs are valuable IP That's up to the courts to decide. People can only hope that they decide against this, else it becomes illegal to create porting layers. For example, wine (the program) would then be illegal.
  - pspeter3 12y ago
    I feel like if this is really their thought, the go 1.4 release with support for Android seems more useful.