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.
I think I said some time ago, 1) source for free
Maybe u can elaborate on what "internal use" means. Does this mean that I CAN
distribute the binaries to the linux community ? for their internal use ?
>
>
> 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.
I think I said some time ago, 2) JCK not so free ( meaning u gotta give $$ )
I think I said some time ago, 3) distribution not so free ( Meaning u gotta give
$$).
I think someone posted that it costs $2000 for a non-profit, and $5000
for-profit.
I think the correspondence, as stated by SBB, was that Sun called him. As of yet,
I have not seen a true copy of the licensing, in particular where there are no ($$)
charges to be made for this effort. As of yet I have not seen any documentation
where other 'linux' porters can receive the same terms for porting to linux. Ur at
sun, maybe u can point the way. May be u can tell me y this wasn't done.
In any case, there isn't any means to distributes binaries to the public,
commercially, non-commercially or otherwise.
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> 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.
If I were to take the time and trouble to do a port, posting just the DIFFS is just
not enough. What of the binaries.
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>
> 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.
>
I suppose u really didn't mean this. it sorta suggests that by making it harder for
some, u are making it easier for other OS's, and in particular other platforms (
like solaris, NT, and intel ) .Maybe while ur sacrificing us linux folks, maybe u
can get SUN to do the same for the WHOLE linux community
gat
BTW, werent u suppose to tell me about the status of the Non-Commercial licenses
for JDK 1.2 ?
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