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Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 13:25:13 -0400 (EDT)
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Subject: [LXP] Linux Pipeline 8.24.2004 - Javalobby Gets Sunburned Linux Pipeline Newsletter | Javalobby Gets Sunburned | 08.24.2004
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Tuesday, August 24, 2004


In This Issue:
  • Editor's Note: Javalobby Gets Sunburned
  • Top Linux News
        - Sun Demands Removal Of Java API Docs
        - Google's Disappointment Chills Lindows' IPO Ardor
        - Australian Agency Opts For Open Source
        - More News...
  • Editor's Picks
        - Make Linux, Not War
        - CA, IBM Open-Source Moves Not Equal
        - System Showdown: Windows Vs. Java
        - More Picks...
  • Voting Booth: Vote For Your Favorite Linux Distribution
  • Get More Out Of Linux Pipeline

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    Editor's Note: Javalobby Gets Sunburned

    For several months now, Sun Microsystems has released a steady
    stream of software into the open-source community. And while it's
    unlikely that the company will serve up Java for the same
    treatment (with good reason, in my opinion), it seemed as if Sun
    was learning how to deal effectively with the open-source community.

    That's what makes the company's dust-up with Javalobby last week
    so mystifying. The online community of Java developers recently
    launched JDocs, an online repository for Java API documentation.
    According to a statement recently posted by Javalobby president
    Rick Ross, Sun was the first company the group approached with
    the idea for JDocs--and according to Ross, Sun management was
    enthusiastic about the idea.

    Last Friday, however, Sun apparently told Ross in no uncertain
    terms that it wanted nothing to do with JDocs. Ross subsequently
    removed all of the Sun-copyrighted Java APIs from the site and
    posted a note explaining the situation to the Java development
    community. For the record, Ross noted that the only other
    requests he's received from companies have all asked him to add
    their Java-related APIs, not to remove them.

    Sun Demands Removal Of Java API Docs
    http://www.developerpipeline.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=3D30000016

    Sun's management is apparently feeling a bit defensive after
    spending most of the past three months explaining why they have
    no intention of turning Java into an open-source language. As
    Ross himself noted, however, it's a bit of stretch to see
    Javalobby or the JDocs project as part of a conspiracy dedicated
    to undermining Sun's position. Nor does it make any sense to
    claim that allowing JDocs to publish the APIs might somehow
    threaten Sun's intellectual property rights, which Javalobby took
    great pains to acknowledge.

    What does it all mean? Maybe nothing, other than that someone at
    Sun woke up in a bad mood last Friday. Or maybe it gives us a
    glimpse into a corporate culture that, for all of its claims to
    the contrary, neither understands nor especially appreciates how
    to work with open-source groups that aren't at least partially
    under its control.

    If you're buying the latter explanation, it should be a lot of
    fun to watch Sun carry out its effort to establish Solaris as a
    viable open-source project. At any rate, we'll have to keep
    guessing for now, because no one at Sun appears ready to discuss
    the matter.

    That's it for now. As always, feel free to get in touch with your
    own opinions, comments or complaints, and have a good week.

    Matthew McKenzie
    Editor, Developer Pipeline
    mattcmp@sonic.net
    www.DeveloperPipeline.com/


    Top Linux News

    Sun Demands Removal Of Java API Docs
    Javalobby was asked to remove Sun-copyrighted Java API
    documentation from the group's JDocs site.

    Google's Disappointment Chills Lindows' IPO Ardor
    Execs postponed the company's IPO after Google backed off
    previous estimates of how much it would charge for its own IPO.

    Australian Agency Opts For Open Source
    Sun Microsystems' officials say New South Wales will migrate from
    Windows desktop systems to Linux systems equipped with
    StarOffice.

    OSDL Releases Updated Linux Kernel Test Tool
    The Open Source Development Labs (OSDL) announced the release of
    a major upgrade to its core testing tool for Linux kernel development.

    KDE Launches 3.3 Linux Desktop
    The open-source KDE Project updates its Linux desktop system to
    version 3.

    Novell's Fortunes Rise
    The company reports its SUSE Linux business performed well during
    the quarter.

    Panel To Convene On Open Source's Future
    The panel, to convene at the Xchange conference, will consist of
    channel partners from IBM, Net Integration Technologies, and Avnet.


    Editor's Picks

    OPINION: Make Linux, Not War
    The quest for a practical, low-cost alternative to Windows is
    making collaborators out of Asian nations that used to be
    adversaries, says Matt McKenzie.

    FEATURE: CA, IBM Open-Source Moves Not Equal
    Computer Associates and IBM are relinquishing major products to
    the open-source community. Which company will benefit more from
    this 'generosity?'

    FEATURE: System Showdown: Windows Vs. Java
    Consider support costs along with functionality when deciding
    whether to move to Java Desktop System.

    OPINION: How To Compete Against Microsoft
    Companies such as Hewlett-Packard and Logitech manage to
    successfully compete against Redmond. Columnist Rob Enderle tells how.

    OPINION: Better Keep The Lawyers
    No matter what where you stand on open source -- you'll probably
    want a lawyer in your corner.


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    In this week's poll we ask which Linux distributor you prefer
    above all others: Conectiva, Debian, Fedora, Gentoo, Knoppix,
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    Desktop, SUSE/Novell, TurboLinux, Xandros, or some other we've
    missed. The field is large; the competition fierce. Vote today!

    Poll Results:
    Last week we asked you to vote for your favorite user interface.
    Out of 2002 total responses, KDE came out the clear favorite with
    55 percent of the votes:

    KDE -- 55%
    Gnome --22%
    Command line -- 15%
    Other -- 8%


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