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Because it is needed

"The java specs are known. If you want to write a VM, you could
do it yourself. "

And the open source community is doing this via a number of
projects. It seems a waste of time re-implementing something
that Sun might release as open eventually (as they have with
many of their other technologies).

"IBM and others in the OSS world already have their own JVMs
and accompanying compilers, etc. I doubt that you would do a
better job anyway, so what's your point?"

Yes but these VMs aren't open either (YET). The point is without
an open VM distributions don't bundle it, and those of us
working on the more unusual platforms don't have access to a
VM (particularly true for small qualities).

"It can't be lock-in because there are many JVM alternatives to
choose from."

Has nothing to do with lock-in.

An open JVM would be good for Java, its users, and the open
source community. What benefits Java will benefit Sun, as they
could still release a licensed version (e.g. StarOffice and OOo)

Posted by: Richard Flude   Posted on: 12/07/05 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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