It appears that Corporate customers will NOW have to license Java to be able to run the Server and Client versions of Java .. here is the message that appears when you install the current client Java client version 201 ..
I can tell you that in my current Corporate environment .. our CIO is extremely concerned .. especially if your IT department is running on a tight budget... Imagine you have years of Java and Java script investment in Corporate Web applications that have cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in either in-house development or have been purchased from 3rd party vendors .. and now, starting next month, Oracle is demanding you 'license' the Java run-rime .. I presume 'license' means a substantial additional cost to the IT bottom line ..
Here is the 'more information' page ..
https://www.java.com/en/download/release_notice.jsp
Oracle Java SE 8 Release Updates
Public updates for Oracle Java SE 8 will remain available for individual, personal use through at least the end of 2020.
Public updates for Oracle Java SE 8 released after January 2019 will not be available for business, commercial or production use without a commercial license.
If you are a CONSUMER using Java for individual, personal use, you will continue to have the same access to Oracle Java SE 8 updates as you do today through at least the end of 2020. In most instances, the Java-based applications you run are licensed separately by a company other than Oracle (for example, games you play on your PC are likely developed by a gaming company). These applications may run on the Java platform and be dependent on Oracle Java SE 8 updates beyond 2020. Accordingly, Oracle recommends you contact your application provider for details on how they plan to continue to provide application support to you.
If you are a DEVELOPER, Oracle recommends you review the roadmap information for Java SE 8 and beyond and take appropriate action depending on the type of application you develop and your distribution model.
If you are acting on behalf of an ENTERPRISE, Oracle recommends you review the roadmap information for Java SE 8 and beyond and begin to assess your ongoing Java support requirements in order to migrate to a later release or obtain a Java SE Subscription, as appropriate, on a timely basis.
If you are an ORACLE CUSTOMER who is licensed to use Java SE as part of another Oracle product, you continue to have access to Oracle Java SE 8 updates beyond 2019 for use with those Oracle products, see this My Oracle Support (MOS) note for more information.
If I were a Java developer .. I might just think about looking for a new job .. perhaps client\server may make a substantial comeback .. Any thoughts ?
Rick Lipkin
