A programming language or runtime is hardly something that can be stolen, particularly since it was publicly available and there are free oss implementations of it.
A programming language or runtime is hardly something that can be stolen, particularly since it was publicly available and there are free oss implementations of it.
The use of Java without license is considered stealing.
The use of Java without license is considered stealing.
Millions of Java developers were using Java without a license along with companies that use the finished product. Sun Microsystems never took action and in fact encouraged use, the only thing they weren't keen on was the possibility of the same developers taking control of the language design and creating variants, somewhat like French language police. It's ridiculous.
Millions of Java developers were using Java without a license along with companies that use the finished product. Sun Microsystems never took action and in fact encouraged use, the only thing they weren't keen on was the possibility of the same developers taking control of the language design and creating variants, somewhat like French language police. It's ridiculous.
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