RE: OT: Politics of Java

[Michael Kahle <michael.kahle@scc-wi.com>]

Craig Dickson wrote:
>I know there are other compilers/tools for Java than Sun's, but that
>doesn't change the fact that the Java name is a Sun trademark and that
>Sun has never submitted the language to an independent standards body.
>Sun, all by themselves, defines what Java is and isn't.
>
>Craig

Interesting.  I am going to have to do some reading on this.

Does the fact that they control the "standard" prohibit others from
implementing the language with other standards if they see fit?  Forking the
project so to speak?

Michael