What does Java open source mean?


	What does Java open source mean?

pquach

11-23-2006 8:00 AM

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java, gpl, open source

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11-23-2006 8:29 AM

darkseid

I hope that Java Open Source doesn't mean: "There will be lots of Virtual Machines and each one is strong at some point and weak at the others, so you've got to test each one to know which best fit your needs".

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