On 12/23/2016 07:17 AM, Anton Aylward wrote:
I came across this
http://www.businessinsider.com/oracle-starts-to-audit-java-customers-2016-12
and I find it rather disturbing. I'm glad I'm a Linux user :-)
Are there FOSS 'installers' for Java and Windows?
Well, actually, even as a Linux user I'm nervous, since I get the Java Runtime from Oracle. They could turn around and charge for that.
The audits are for people using the "advanced" features of Java SE: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/overview/faqs-jsp-136696.html http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/terms/products/index.html The installer referred to is the "Microsoft Windows Installer (MSI) Enterprise JRE Installer" [sic], used for rolling out the JRE in large enterprise environments. You don't need an installer to run Oracle Java on Linux, you can just download it, unzip it somewhere convenient, and set your path accordingly. Of course, you can always run OpenJDK if you're still nervous; it's included in most Linux distros. http://openjdk.java.net/ -- Glenn Holmer (Linux registered user #16682) "After the vintage season came the aftermath -- and Cenbe." -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org