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Sun is going open source again …

In an effort to jumpstart Java, Sun Microsystems is open sourcing several of its Java Enterprise technologies. Sun will release the source code to Java Application Server Edition 9.0 and Java Enterprise Server Bus (Java ESB).

notice this quote:

“By open sourcing these Java technologies and the Solaris Operating System, Sun is leading the industry to dramatically increase community participation as well as drive greater economic growth and social progress for everyone. The inclusion of Sun’s application server and directory engine lays the foundation for the continued evolution of a complete Java Enterprise System platform.”

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