Java officially open source on the Internet

Sun Microsystems announced that most of Java's source code, except for its non-proprietary code packages, has been released for free on the Internet, as part of this important technology open source project.

The move marked an important move for Sun, which once protected Java's source code very aggressively, fearing the loss of technology being used in 3.8 billion mobile phones, supercomputers, medical equipment . this.

Sun's open source Java will allow developers around the world to test, modify, patch and contribute new features to Java's source code. As a rule, every small change must be made publicly available to the community.

Source: Java Community Dot-com fever is the heyday of Sun, but that glory has gone away with billions of dollars in losses after the stock market collapsed due to farting fever. In an effort to get up, Sun decided to invest in the rapidly growing open source field.

Sun Green, executive vice president of Sun, said the company hopes to attract more developers to contribute to Java. Since then, the number of software supporting Sun's products has also been enriched.

" This open source project is very significant - both applications, features and service packs are expanding. The Java platform itself will become a playground for creativity and, ultimately, people. user benefit all ".

He said the entire Java source code will be published before March 2007, including all existing Java technologies, from software that runs on handhelds, personal computers to servers.

Analysts say this decision will help extend the life of Java, the technology launched more than a decade ago, and promote business for Sun itself.

Trong Cam