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April 05, 2021
05
Apr'21
Supreme Court sides with Google in Oracle API copyright suit
The Supreme Court ruled 6-2 that Java APIs used in Android phones are not subject to American copyright law, ending a longstanding legal battle between Google and Oracle.
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December 28, 2015
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Dec'15
Comment sought on Oracle agreement spurred by FTC complaint
Users have until January 20 to send comments to the FTC about a proposed settlement with Oracle regarding security risks posed by old versions of Java SE left behind after an update.
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November 25, 2015
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Nov'15
Expert witness in Oracle-Google lawsuit called into question
In the Oracle vs. Google court case over the use of Java APIs, Oracle claimed an expert witness appointed by the judge to assess potential legal damages isn't impartial.
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July 15, 2015
15
Jul'15
Google vs. Oracle moves to fair use debate in district court
The Supreme Court rejected Google's appeal in the Google vs. Oracle court case. Now, Google's last chance is to prove its use of Java API falls under fair use.
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Java Database Connectivity (JDBC)
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Improving developer productivity with ZeroTurnaround
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New services complete Oracle Cloud Platform offering, Ellison says
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Oracle JET takes flight with tools for building client applications
Oracle JavaScript Extension Toolkit is an application development platform based on JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS. Robert Sheldon explains Oracle JET's features for building client-side apps. Continue Reading
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Oracle APEX application tools ease development of database apps
Oracle Application Express lets users build web applications largely through wizards. Consultant Robert Sheldon explains the process for using the Oracle APEX toolbox. Continue Reading
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Oracle cloud strategy and OpenJDK: What's current with Oracle?
Oracle is changing its ways in an effort to become a cloud company, but it's hard to track how much the Oracle cloud strategy is paying off. Also, a look at Android switching to using OpenJDK. Continue Reading
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Why isn't Oracle user-friendly?
Working with SQL Server is simple. Oracle is an enterprise database and powerful but why has it never been user-friendly? Continue Reading
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Better performance with varchar2(1) or number(1)?
Since Oracle table structures do not support a boolean datatype, I am faced with a choice (make it a varchar2(1) or number(1)), with contents of Y,N or 1,0. Which provides better performance? Continue Reading