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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