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There is the possibility of...
A fork or few, but remember there is currently a fair vast common core to Java.

It would not be easy or without cost to fork Java or more particularly its api's. Also, I'm not convinced that Sun hasn't thought about the whole range of issues with open sourcing it. What intrigues me more is which gpl/oss license they will release it under.
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The start of a new generation of programmers  sdexp | 05/17/06
This could produce a gain...  Anton Philidor | 05/16/06
There is the possibility of...  zkiwi | 05/16/06
That may be the reason for the delay.  Anton Philidor | 05/16/06
Compatibility: common core is irrelevant  Robert Kohlenberger | 05/18/06
Open Source does NOT equal forking. Take Apache for instance.  DonnieBoy | 05/16/06
LGPL  OhMyGosh | 05/16/06
MS tried it already...  techboy_z | 05/16/06
Microsoft JVM was compatible  Spacely Spacerockets | 05/17/06
Different uses. Java will be forked !!  anti-zdnet-hype | 05/18/06
Come on dude...  jasonp@... | 09/01/06
.Net  OhMyGosh | 05/16/06
You make a very good point....  techboy_z | 05/16/06
Sun already allowing open source VM builds  fernando.cassia@... | 05/16/06
Maybe...  Richard Flude | 05/16/06
So?  TonyMcS | 05/16/06
Open Sores is teh ghey  Jeff the god of biscuits | 05/16/06
A little ointment  fireman949 | 05/17/06

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