Sun makes 1,600 patents available - and JES may become open source

Posted on Wednesday, January 26 2005 @ 17:27 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

Besides Solaris, Sun is also looking to make Java Enterprise System open source.

Sun is considering making its Java Enterprise System server software open source, John Loiacono, Sun's executive vice-president of software, said in a conference call with reporters on Tuesday. "It's something we're looking at closely right now. It's absolutely in our interest to go pursue that."

Yesterday Sun launched its Opensolaris.org website, launched the Dynamic Tracing component of Solaris 10 as open source software, and announced that it will make more than 1,600 patents available for unfettered use.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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