On Dec 10, 2010, at 12:32 AM, Puybaret wrote: > Hi, > > First, a link to "The ASF Resigns From the JCP Executive Committee" > article would have been nice: > https://blogs.apache.org/foundation/entry/the_asf_resigns_from_the > > A simple question: ASF's problem regarding Java seems to have been > related to TCK licensing most of the time. > Why don't they buy a license? Or build their own TCK? Can't it be as > simple as that?
The license that was offered to the ASF included "Field of Use" restrictions that would require that Harmony not be able to be released under the Apache License, which is the only license used for ASF projects. These restrictions would have restricted where Harmony could be used. The TCK for OpenJDK does not have these FOU restrictions. The JSPA specifically disallows this. The JSPA also says that to implement a JSR and claim compliance an implementation must pass the TCK. You cannot write your own, but must use the one offered by the spec lead. Until you pass the TCK you cannot claim compliance and don't get any of the IP protection that comes with it. The point is, the ASF is very much an organization that plays by the rules. If they sign an agreement they will adhere to it and expect others to do the same. Ralph -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Java Posse" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/javaposse?hl=en.
