We should note that before this long-running project, there were JDK Release Projects that released one feature and were then discontinued. And, just like for Oracle, the JDK Project will also deliver new feature releases every six months. Initially, it was based only on the JDK 7, but since Java 10, the open-source reference implementation of the Java SE platform is the responsibility of the JDK Project. We should emphasize that OpenJDK is an official reference implementation of a Java Standard Edition since version SE 7. Note: the versions in italics are no longer supported. Let's take a look at the Java SE history:
Oracle strongly recommends using the term JDK to refer to the Java SE (Standard Edition) Development Kit (there are also Enterprise Edition and Micro Edition platforms). It's thus named because it contains more tools than the standalone JRE, as well as the other components needed for developing Java applications. It contains a complete Java Runtime Environment, a so-called private runtime. NFTC at least mentions Java’s embedded spyware (er… the auto-updater) so Oracle knows what you’ve been downloading and installing.JDK (Java Development Kit) is a software development environment used in Java platform programming. Pesky Java sales reps will claim past usage must be paid for since 8u211 up to SE 17 still requires a commercial subscription, i.e., NFTC isn’t backwards compatible. If you need active support, then consider Azul. After all, most customers don’t require Oracle support outside of quarterly updates and aren’t using Oracle’s commercial features. This is good enough for us at Remend at least with regards to version 17.Ĭustomers not paying for Java that can upgrade to 17 for free aren’t likely to subscribe from Oracle. The aforementioned article indicates quarterly updates will be provided for free as long as NFTC applies to 17. Platform, Type, Download Link, Checksum (MD5), Checksum (SHA256), Sig File. Second, given Oracle’s pivots from free, to fee, and back to free, customers are wondering whether to trust there won’t be another license change once they upgrade. These links can be used in scripts to pull the latest version of Amazon Corretto 17. Think of this as Oracle trying to apply its matching service levels policy to Java subscriptions. Oracle stated in its press release in September, 2021, that Java 17 was released under a new NFTC license model, explained in an article published by product management.įirst, NFTC seems to indicate that if you are already paying for Java, then you must continue even as you upgrade to 17.
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