Pure Java and Ramifications

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100% "Pure Java" and legal implications
Condensed Version
Microsoft licenses Java Technology from Sun
Microsoft implements Java and adds own Java language extensions and punts JNI for J/Direct
Sun sues Microsoft for attempting to fragment or subvert the Java "platform" (via copyright infringment)
Ramifications taken
Microsoft has to add support for JNI
VisualJ++ has to warn users if they enable Microsoft's extensions
VisualJ++ has to default to disabling Microsoft's extensions
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