Java by itself as a commercial entity is not extremely valuable. Not really having any clue how to get an ROI out of Java, Oracle like Sun before them is simply hedging their bets that owning/controlling Java IP (of any stripe) may in the future provide commercial returns or business leverage when a Java-based app or framework succeeds (see: the Android lawsuit, the MSVM lawsuit 10 years ago). I guess it's the only logical approach for a company that otherwise has no clue how to monetize a technology as widespread as Java.
Seriously, what did we actually think Oracle was going to do with Java? Get all open and community-minded and crap?
Seriously, what did we actually think Oracle was going to do with Java? Get all open and community-minded and crap?