[naikrovek]

There are open source and non-Oracle Java virtual machines you can buy support from if Oracle isn't your cup of tea.

It's not really a legal liability either. Lawyers for companies who use Java go over those agreements with a fine tooth comb and approve them before they're signed. There are no surprises (if your attorneys aren't frauds.)

[JeremyBanks]

Google's was not using Oracle's virtual machine, and their attorneys were not frauds, but they've been tied up in litigation for most of a decade and are facing potentially ten billion dollars in penalties.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oracle_America,_Inc._v._Google....

Java is not a responsible or ethical choice for anybody to use for any purpose.

[pdpi]

Google's case is less one of "using" Java, and more one of reimplementing it. It's an entirely different legal beast.

[pjmlp]

They just screwed Sun, created Android J++ with applause from wannabe be Google employees, and turned down the opportunity to buy Sun and own Java.

They deserve what they get.