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Some final words about distribution divergence...and a request for Java Gotchas.. - (Found July 2, 2008 )

A few weeks ago, I wrote about distribution divergence and that spawned what I thought was a pretty terrific comment stream, so thanks. I wanted to talk just a smidgen more about this, something I consider very important. Also, a friend of mine had a question about Java development...
http://weblogs.java.net/pub/wlg/1679

Welcome, part 2.... - (Found July 2, 2008 )

Further adventures in Linux.Java.net
http://weblogs.java.net/pub/wlg/977

Is JAS ruining the Java learning experience - (Found July 2, 2008 )

While I'm certainly not the first person to comment on it, one of the things that deflated my usual new-language euphoria was the vast collection of acronyms that Java brings with it. I'm not going to spend much time complaining about this, as I know how banal and trite that is , but it struck me as being a definite road block to the usually enjoyable experience of learning a new language.
http://weblogs.java.net/pub/wlg/1074

Papers, Please .... - (Found July 2, 2008 )

Call for Articles for Linux.Java.net, and why I like Java even though it isn't 100% free.
http://weblogs.java.net/pub/wlg/1113

Scott is Wrong About Open Sourcing Java, But we Knew That Going Into This - (Found July 2, 2008 )

Scott's response to ESR and IBM's stunt hhh open letter : Nope.
http://weblogs.java.net/pub/wlg/1145

If the settlement came on the 1st, would you have beleived it - (Found July 2, 2008 )

Microsoft and Sun buries the hatchet, and agree to collaborate on technology. Also, Linus has swtiched to BSD, dogs and cats are starting to get along and the Los Angeles basin has clean air.
http://weblogs.java.net/pub/wlg/1176

Some Unsolicited Advice for Jonathan Schwartz and our Friends at Sun - (Found July 2, 2008 )

My thoughts on Schwartz's assertion that Red Hat is a proprietary software company. Read why I thought he did it, why I think he is wrong, and what I think Sun can do to compete with Red Hat in such a way that doesn''t alienate its customer base.
http://weblogs.java.net/pub/wlg/1374

Java and Linux, Joined at the Hip for Java Newbies - (Found July 2, 2008 )

Some updates for LJN and a small discussion about Linux and Java's relationship from a Java newcomers perspective. In this entry I also talk about the upcoming OSCON show BOF that I'm planning.
http://weblogs.java.net/pub/wlg/1457

Regarding Distribution Divergence.... - (Found July 2, 2008 )

At the JavaOne Conference Last week, Sun bravely hosted a discussion about open source Java, and as a result I feel the need to chime in about something Gosling said about Linux platform divergence and the issues surrounding Linux distribution porting differences. Read on if you care about the issues surrounding Linux distribution choice.
http://weblogs.java.net/pub/wlg/1616

Welcome to linux.java.net - (Found July 2, 2008 )

Welcome to linux.java.net! We're launching this site with a simple mission, to ensure that Linux becomes and remains a first-tier platform for Java, enjoying equality and parity with other operating systems like Solaris.
http://weblogs.java.net/pub/wlg/938