On Wed, 23 Jun 1999 10:19:13 -0700 (PDT), Calvin Austin wrote:
>
>I would just like to set some facts straight.
>
>1. Anyone can get the full java 2 source for research, evaluation and
>internal use (which roughly equates to the previous non-commerical license
>before). You couldn't get the full source without this license before
>Java 2. SCSL means that you can use the source in this manner without having
>to sign a commercial license, the license states that to use the source
> commercially you need to submit a signed hard copy.
>
>2. You need to pass the JCK/TCK tests and sign a commercial license
>to publically release a binary product. The blackdown group have done
>this and it would make things a great deal easier for Sun if other
>ports subscribed to the existing license since the legal work involved
>is being done for free for linux.
And we all thank Sun for this. It was during the pre-1.2 days that
we (blackdown) and mainly Steve found out that 1.2 was going to be in
a new license and that we will need to sign a new license to do the port.
(And pass the JCK, etc)
>3. We would love to post alpha/linux diffs if the port can be released
>when it has passed the license. Perhaps even integrate back stuff that could
>benefit all platforms.
Well, since I am a blackdown license signer and happen to also have
access to alpha/linux systems (but not the time to do much with them since
I have a "full time" job) I would be happy to help finish the porting work.
I have twice started the effort only to end up with no time to continue
due to work and family.
>4. getting java on linux is one part of a forward looking vision. We want
>to make it a hard decision when people choose their OS, right? We need
>to work together, yes even make some sacrifices which are never easy, but
>if that helps improve the case for Linux then surely its better to make
>history than be history.
Right, that would be best...
Michael Sinz -- Director of Research & Development, NextBus Inc.
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] --------- http://www.nextbus.com
My place on the web ---> http://www.users.fast.net/~michael_sinz
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