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When updating my Java installation I was pointed to this notice:
 
https://java.com/en/download/release_notice.js
 
which announces Oracle's intention to require licensing for commercial use as early as next year, 
and probably for all use after 2020:
 
Public updates for Oracle Java SE 8 released after January 2019 will not be available for business, 
commercial or production use without a commercial license.

If you are a CONSUMER using Java for individual, personal use, you will continue to have the same 
access to Oracle Java SE 8 updates as you do today through at least the end of 2020. In most 
instances, the Java-based applications you run are licensed separately by a company other than 
Oracle (for example, games you play on your PC are likely developed by a gaming company). These 
applications may run on the Java platform and be dependent on Oracle Java SE 8 updates beyond 2020. 
Accordingly, Oracle recommends you contact your application provider for details on how they plan 
to continue to provide application support to you.
If you are a DEVELOPER, Oracle recommends you review the roadmap information for Java SE 8 and 
beyond and take appropriate action depending on the type of application you develop and your 
distribution model.
Are there plans in place to handle Oracle's move?  I think they should be publicised prominently.  
If there are not, it seems a plan is required urgently.
 
 
 
 


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