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Oracle refuses to let Java copyright battle die – another appeal filed in war against Google

Bob Hoskins

Isn't Java free anyway?

Someone explain this to me. How is Oracle able to sue Google for using Java more than say suing a bank that uses Java to power the back end on its retail web site?

Apologies for my ignorance in advance.

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