Ask HN: Java Updated License Terms

1 points by distalx 5y ago ↗ HN

While updating java the following screen appear. https://imgur.com/a/eUom73I As a indie-dev, Do I need to purchase a java license from now on? Not using it directly anywhere, but I guess Android Studio requires it. Thanks.

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thesuperbigfrog 5y ago ↗

It depends on your needs and what you are doing.

OpenJDK is a good free replacement: http://openjdk.java.net/faq/

There are also other free and supported JDKs available: https://sdkman.io/jdks