[oe] Yocto and OpenJDK

[Richard Leitner]

Hi Dave,

On 03.12.18 22:37, Dave Buchwald wrote:
> I have a question about Java versions for Yocto. As we know, starting in January 2019, Oracle will
> basically start crapping on the open source licensing availability for the JDK and will start charging for
> updates starting with JDK11.  I build software and hardware using Yocto-built images for the imx7 using
> Java and various Java-based technologies.
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> -        Will the Yocto project go to newer versions of OpenJDK? 9, 10, 11?

We are open for any submissions regarding newer OpenJDK versions. Although AFAIK 9 and 10 are already out of support again.
Therefore if you plan to contribute a newer OpenJDK version: 11 would be preferred from our side ;-)

Nonetheless at least I currently have no time and use-case to look into OpenJDK11 for meta-java.

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> -        How will the Yocto project and meta-java go forward due to Oracle's actions?

Regarding OpenJDK8: We will follow the jdk8u releases [1].
Concerning 6 & 7: AFAIK we are stuck with the versions currently available.

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> -        Will newer versions be tied to newer BSP's?

Normally we are only developing on master. Nonetheless if someone sends backport patches for older branches we will happily apply them.

Hope that helps...
If you have any further question just ask ;-)

regards;Richard.L

[1] https://openjdk.java.net/projects/jdk8u/

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> thanks,
> Dave Buchwald
> Protedyne Corp.
> Windsor, CT
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