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Sun Lowers Barriers to Open-Source Java

By Stephen Shankland

“Sun Microsystems is making it easier for open-source
programmers to ensure their Java versions meet the company’s
compatibility requirements, but the deal extends only to those
involved in Sun’s own open-source Java project.

“Sun plans to announce on Thursday a program that grants access
to its Java Technology Compatibility Kit to anyone with an
open-source Java project that is based substantially on Sun’s
open-source Java software and governed by the General Public
License…”


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