Re: FW: Sun Microsystems (Java Discussion)
Hi Paul,
I received your name from Brent Fulgham regarding a desire to discuss
Java on Linux. I have spoken with a variety of people from Sun over
the past several years about the intellectual property issues
surrounding Java and especially its relationship with Kaffe. I most
recently spoke with Ken Arnold about the licensing problems with the
SCSL and its use in the Jini project. I have also spoken with John
Gage at various points regarding the status of Kaffe as a genuine JVM.
I represent Debian and SPI in other capacities within other organizations
(Linux International, for one) and have a vested interest in Java
since we use it extensively in my business. There is currently no specific
Debian-Java advisor or representative so it might be a good if you can
give us a better description of what you are trying to achieve. Does this
discussion require a non-disclosure agreement? Perhaps we could just
discuss it in the forum of the Debian-Java list.
I am available on a personal basis (not as an official representative)
if you would like to discuss the matter with someone who has an
extensive Java background and a long-term relationship with Debian.
Best regards,
E
On Tue, Oct 05, 1999 at 08:45:30AM -0700, Brent Fulgham wrote:
> The attached chain of e-mail documents some overtures on Sun's part
> regarding Java on the Linux platform. You have probably already seen the
> original e-mail on the Debian-Java list, but I am forwarding this to you
> specifically because Nils suggested you as someone with existing
> relationships with Sun.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brent Fulgham
> Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 1999 8:39 AM
> To: 'Paul S. Gerlach'
> Subject: RE: Hello
>
> I just received mail from some folks indicating that we have some existing
> contacts with Sun. David Andrew in your Massachusetts
> office has provided us some systems on loan, and might be a good
> contact within your own organization (assuming the "East" in your
> e-mail address means east-coast).
>
> On the west coast, Ean Schuessler (from Debian) has spoken with
> some Sun representatives. However, I am uncertain of the context
> of those discussions. Ean has represented Debian in the past
> at O'Reilly's "Open Source Summit" and other events. He would
> probably be a good person to start with.
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Paul S. Gerlach [mailto:paul.gerlach@East.Sun.COM]
> > Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 1999 5:07 AM
> > To: Brent Fulgham
> > Subject: Re: Hello
> >
> > Brent,
> >
> > Thank you for the quick reply. I am seeking a person who could act on
> > behalf of your organization. A contact name and phone number will
> > suffice. I'll pass it to the proper Sun person who handles
> > their area.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Paul
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