[CentOS] stock openjdk vs. epel

Thu Dec 31 21:33:17 UTC 2009
John R Pierce <pierce at hogranch.com>

Les Mikesell wrote:
> Given that it could have been trivial to include Sun Java ages ago, or at least 
> not intentionally break the jpackage installation methods, I think Red Hat has 
> done more damage to java than any other company and don't see that turning 
> around even if they try at this late date.
>   

no, it wasn't trivial due to primarily licensing reasons.