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by thiagocsf 2992 days ago
I think it’s a legitimate licensing concern.

I’m surprised you called it FUD, given the high-profile case against Android (google).

I was about to recommend we try it at my company and gave up as soon as I read “Oracle” in the company name.

Call it FUD if you want but Oracle does have a damaged reputation.

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It happens when companies don't behave as they should, and others lack the money to enforce how things should be.

"James Gosling: Oracle vs Google"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ7xVO9lqD0

I don't understand the point of the clip. He says that the code was similar to Sun's, but clearly admits that, not being involved with the trial, he didn't get to see Google's code.