[CentOS] Java support : is there a native package ?

Bryan J. Smith thebs413 at earthlink.net
Thu Nov 10 03:00:05 UTC 2005


Ryan <ryanag at zoominternet.net> wrote:
> It looks like you can distribute it now (this must have
> just changed)
> http://java.com/en/download/license.jsp
> ...
> "(iii) you do not distribute additional software intended
> to replace any component(s) of the Software,

(iii) is a sticking point right there if GCJ/ClassPath is
included in the distro.

(v) and (vi) might be additional sticking points as well.

> (v) you only distribute the Software subject to a license
> agreement that protects Sun's interests consistent with the
> terms contained in this Agreement, and
> (vi) you agree to defend and indemnify Sun and its
> licensors from and against any damages, costs, liabilities,
> settlement amounts and/or expenses (including attorneys'
> fees) incurred in connection with any claim, lawsuit or
> action by any third party that arises or results from 
> the use or distribution of any and all Programs and/or
> Software."


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