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Java Turns 30: A Legacy of Innovation, Portability, and Resilience

On May 23, 2025, the Java programming language officially turned 30 years old. Originally developed at Sun Microsystems under the name “Oak,” Java was publicly released in 1995 and quickly became a pillar of enterprise computing. Its tagline—“Write Once, Run Anywhere”—transformed software development by promising cross-platform compatibility, and its impact continues to resonate across industries […]

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Is Java Still Free? Not for Most Businesses.

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If your organization still believes Java is “free,” you could be heading straight into a costly compliance issue with Oracle. Here’s what you need to know: Java is not free for commercial use if you’re using: Since 2019, Oracle moved Java SE to a paid subscription model — and as of the latest licensing rules,

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Open Source ≠ Free: A Java Lesson in Software Licensing

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In the world of technology, “open source” is often celebrated as a synonym for free. Free to use. Free to share. Free to modify. But here’s the truth: “open source” does not always mean zero cost—especially in the complex world of software licensing. What Does “Open Source” Really Mean? Open-source software is built on code

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