[OSM-talk] Java and freedom

[Richard Fairhurst]

Nick H wrote:

> I am more worried about free as in libre.
>
> Instead of giving that £89 to SUN,

(Apple - Sun doesn't offer Java for OS X, which is kind of the problem.)

> could you get together with other people in a similar position to 
> offer a bounty to either:
>
> 1) Classpath developers to add the necessary elements to GNU classpath 
> so that JOSM works on the free software implementation.
>
> Or
>
> 2) Imi if he'll make (and keep) Josm compatible with the current GNU 
> classpath and not be seduced by the latest SUN extensions.
>
> I offer to match your £89 for either of these options.

Hm. Actually, of all the options, I'd rather spend £89 on giving myself 
a bounty of 36 pints of Westons Old Rosie to write an OSM Flash 
editor.*

I do understand both your and David's points, but I suspect Free 
(libre/speech/GNU) is more of a priority for you. For me, it's more a 
matter of how I can do some OSM editing work with the least amount of 
hassle.

cheers
Richard

* offer still stands if we can get Ming working on the server :)