I wouldn't trust that it doesn't have some onerous terms buried in the license.
Anything oracle is tainted. And that's putting it lightly.
Anything oracle is tainted. And that's putting it lightly.
If you're using Java now, its probably a good idea to start looking at migration to something not Java. And until the API lawsuit is resolved, even things like Kotlin are probably not safe.
And well, if you choose Java now, you're just a fool :/ It is a footgun and the trigger is controlled by a pack of lawyers at Oracle.
BTW, Google has used OpenJDK extensively even throughout the court case, and still does, and has even forked it internally.
But isn't that their problem? The Oracle claim is that APIs themselves are copyrighted , and need permission from Oracle to even use the APIs?
It wouldn't matter of the software package was licensed. If Oracle's argument is accepted, then even invoking the APIs need a separate license outside the permission to copy JDK.
I really hope the judge finds in favor of Google. APIs should absolutely not be copyrightable.. But that's the main issue. And I still stand by my assessment that Java-anything is harmful for your health. And if your company has $$$, using Java is attracting sharks.