As we all know, the Java language itself is not Open Source. Now, the Open Source community found a website - http: //viva.sourceforge.net - Java language specially engaged in Open Source. This will be greatly helpful for Java promotion and development.
Remember, Java is not equal to Sun. Although there is no new thing under "sun", but coffee can be new every day.
------------
Viva - a site dedicated to open source java - is now live.
Viva AIMS to Give You a Quick Overview of The State of Open Source Java and Uncover and Clarify Sun's Open Source Java Stand.
For now the viva site incruise:
* a Directory Listing Open Source Java Runtimes, Compilers, Core Libraries, Test Suites, FAQs, UI Toolkits and more
* Another Directory Listing Dozens Of Open Source Java Runtimes from the research Community
* a Link Directory About Open Source Basics and About Sun's Official Open Source Propaganda
* a call to action to pressure sun to open source the java core and to help secure the future of java as an open royality-free standard
* More to come
Full Story @
http://viva.sourceforge.net
Comments? Suggestions?
