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Java Forum / Tools / July 2006When will Java *really* become open source?
What's Sun's deadline for making Java opensource? Thanks, Dave Feustel  SignatureUsing OpenBSD with or without X & KDE? http://dfeustel.home.mindspring.com > What's Sun's deadline for making Java opensource? > > Thanks, > Dave Feustel Last article read (about 3 weeks ago) said that they have no specific deadline or timeline, just that it would be "sooner rather than later". SignatureRemove the ns_ from if replying by e-mail (but keep posts in the newsgroups if possible). >> What's Sun's deadline for making Java opensource? >> [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Last article read (about 3 weeks ago) said that they have no specific > deadline or timeline, just that it would be "sooner rather than later". I saw that article too. I have regained my interest in Java, but I'm not going to try to use it until I can install Java as a package on my OpenBSD system. It takes way too long to build the Java system from scratch on my computer. SignatureUsing OpenBSD with or without X & KDE? http://dfeustel.home.mindspring.com > >> What's Sun's deadline for making Java opensource? > >> [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > system. It takes way too long to build the Java system from scratch on my > computer. The standard Linux distro's don't run on your system? SignatureRemove the ns_ from if replying by e-mail (but keep posts in the newsgroups if possible). > > I saw that article too. I have regained my interest in Java, but I'm not > > going to try to use it until I can install Java as a package on my OpenBSD > > system. It takes way too long to build the Java system from scratch on my > > computer. > > The standard Linux distro's don't run on your system? Well they certainly don't run on _mine_. I'm not an OS geek. I mainly have Linux (Debian and Ubuntu) and Java works fine. I also have an OpenBSD box that's a "black box" to me (It's important, I have a skilled BSD geek who looks after it). In general I find that OpenBSD is absolutely secure, bullet- and bomb-proof. I'd run everything on it if I could, if it weren't for the significant (to me) problem that Java just doesn't want to co-operate with it. I have no idea why. My BSD geek looks sheepish whenever I raise this. But in simple practical terms, I can't shift my Java hosting to BSD. If I could, life would be better. [David Kerber <ns_dkerber@ns_WarrenRogersAssociates.com>] | The standard Linux distro's don't run on your system? uh-oh, that's like telling people: "hey, why don't you switch religions?" :-). -Bjørn >>> What's Sun's deadline for making Java opensource? >>> [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > system. It takes way too long to build the Java system from scratch on my > computer. Don't watch it? Why take issue with a one-off build time? Is it because Sun are not being co-operative with their license in this regard? http://www.webservertalk.com/archive247-2006-1-1340903.html Lordy >>>> What's Sun's deadline for making Java opensource? >>>> [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >> > Don't watch it? Why take issue with a one-off build time? I am skeptical that building Java is as easy as running 'make install'. > Is it because Sun are not being co-operative with their > license in this regard? That too. > http://www.webservertalk.com/archive247-2006-1-1340903.html OpenBSD has a linux-compatibility mode, but I don't use it because of security issues. I also have stopped using X-windows because of security issues. > Lordy SignatureUsing OpenBSD with or without X & KDE? http://dfeustel.home.mindspring.com >> What's Sun's deadline for making Java opensource? >> [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Last article read (about 3 weeks ago) said that they have no specific > deadline or timeline, just that it would be "sooner rather than later". That's what Jesus said.. Lordy Free MagazinesGet these publications absolutely FREE for up to 12 months. There are no hidden fees and no obligation. Simply choose a title, complete the application form and submit it. Read more ...
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