Sun previously has created the JRL (Java Research License) as part of the Peabody effort. Intended for the research community, it allows for sharing of binary-based research distributions of Java.

Oracle’s pricing change: Targeted licensing to blanket fee In January 2023, Oracle overhauled its Java licensing model by launching the Java SE Universal Subscription, shifting from traditional ...

Software license non-compliance can carry steep penalties, and breaking service level agreements (SLAs) can also be costly.

Dive Brief: Software license management gaps cost companies millions in auditing expenses each year, according to a joint study by open source Java platform Azul and the ITAM Forum published last ...

Java inventor James Gosling on Wednesday will unveil a new license intended to spark vigorous research into new directions for the programming technology. Written by Stephen Shankland, Contributor ...

LicenseFortress, a provider of software license management solutions, is updating its ArxPlatform in response to the challenges posed by the recent Oracle Java licensing changes. According to the ...

Big Red’s changes to Java licensing also inspire exodus to open source A survey of 500 IT asset managers in organizations that use Oracle Java has found that 73 percent have been audited in the ...

Oracle's licensing practices have significantly increased Java-related expenditures, with the company generating billions annually from Java licensing and support.

Sun's Java licensing policies are closely watched by companies that sell Java-based products as well as by proponents of open-source software. Last year, IBM sent an open letter to Sun urging the ...