Re: Threats on Mac OSX Java ?

Posted by Michael Ellis on Oct 22, 2010; 8:58am
URL: http://imagej.273.s1.nabble.com/Threats-on-Mac-OSX-Java-tp3685971p3685979.html

Well, that's reassuring news for ImageJ users that Oracle appear to be committed to Java.

Now us developers who sit in front of an Apple box will just have to sit tight and wait for an announcement from Oracle (or anyone else)  as to whether they'll bring us a JVM for Christmas 2011, 2012, 20...



On 22 Oct 2010, at 08:24, Joonas Pulakka wrote:

> 2010/10/22 Michael Doube <[hidden email]>
>
>> Anyone know what Oracle's commitment to Java is?
>>>
>> They are willing to sue Google over Dalvik (Google's VM):
>>
>> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/08/16/google_oracle_android_lawsuit/
>>
>> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/10/06/google_answers_oracle_android_lawsuit/
>>
>
> But then, Oracle themselves seem to be committed to maintain and develop
> OpenJDK and Java SE:
>
> http://www.oracle.com/us/corporate/press/173782
> http://www.oracle.com/us/corporate/press/176988
>
> Java SE is currently available for Linux, Solaris and Windows platforms, so
> Java support on those seems to be well maintained. Lots of discussion on the
> OSX case here:
> http://apple.slashdot.org/story/10/10/21/125222/Apple-Deprecates-Their-JVM
>
> Regards,
> Joonas