Every time I read about this awful case I am reminded how happy I am to have left Java behind. Yes as a developer this makes no difference to me in any practical way but it did put an awkward and uncomfortable cloud over the Java framework for me. Using a language owned by a company who does this kind of thing just didn't feel "right" and I disliked knowing I was [indirectly] supporting Oracle by using Java.
Can someone explain why oracle is doing this? This is not good for their brand name, this is not good for Java. A large number of people use Java because of android app development, what is oracle trying to gain out of all this?
Could the HNers who have bought Oracle db or its enterprise apps share why they chose Oracle over other options. I have have been working in the s/w development side in the banking sector but I was never part of the purchasing decision for infrastructure. I do suspect that the banks keep on buying Oracle or IBM DB2 because of their (Oracle and IBM) reputation for reliability and the army of Oracle or DB2 DBA already in the banks' employment. I have often recommended Jboss over Weblogic for my applications but that option is not considered viable because of Oracle's reputation and existing support contracts.
So, why did you buy Oracle db over say (i)Postgres (ii) MS SQL or Sybase ?
If Android usage of Java is in violation of Oracle's copyright, than why isn't OpenJDK? I don't code much in Java and when I do I use Oracle's version, so I don't know how different it is, but I guess the "API" should be the same, no?<p>Also, I don't see how is it better for Google to be sued by Oracle than using OpenJDK just because it is GPL-ed. Why? It doesn't make sense!
I am going to buy a Nokia Lumia for Windows to replace my Sony Android phone. No more iOS or Android for me. Funny how MS is becoming an old "new" alternative for some of us.