Project Harmony aims to create version of Java desktop software with an open-source license--something Sun has resisted in the past.

Sun Microsystems' decision to make Java SE open source won't make any difference to the majority of Java programmers, according to the company's chief open-source officer. Simon Phipps, speaking ...

The Java creator says it is considering an open-source model for its Java Enterprise System.

Sun Microsystems finally answered long-running calls for the vendor to open-source Java, announcing last week that it will do so once it works out the logistics.

But partners say what they most want from Java steward Sun is a philosophical change. They want the Java community to have more control over platform development and licensing. Rumors swirl about ...

Canonical's OpenJDK builds promise Java devs more speed - and a whopping 12 years of security support The company is also aligning Ubuntu's and OpenJDK's release cadences.

The Java Community Process is frequently under fire from community members who have called for greater transparency and even independence from Sun. Some say the real problem with the JCP is too ...