The Java creator says it is considering an open-source model for its Java Enterprise System.

Sun is "on plan" to make Java open source. Meanwhile, it looks to make OpenSolaris for specialized hardware devices.

While acknowledging obstacles remain, a Sun official on Tuesday left open the possibility that Sun might offer its Java programming language under an open source format.

The company's top software executive calls IBM's proposal to make Java open source "weird" and says it would encourage incompatible standards.

At the other end of the spectrum, however, is the open-source community, which has been galloping ahead with numerous important innovations. The fundamental tools of enterprise Java today are all ...

Java today, according to Sun, is used in more than 3.8 billion devices, from mobile phones and smart cards to enterprise applications and supercomputers.

The latest version of dotCMS, the open source, Java-based Web content management system (WCM), is all about the enterprise. This version sports a totally re-built user interface designed to provide ...

Sun Microsystems Inc. Monday unveiled the second major version of its GlassFish open-source application server, adding an enterprise-class feature like clustering and central administration to the ...

Businesses that love Java and are looking to move to open source may want to give Compiere a look. The system is a complete ERP and CRM suite that includes accounting, order entry, customer ...

The Eclipse Foundation has announced the release of the Jakarta EE 8, the first truly open-source, vendor-neutral version of Java Enterprise Edition.

Tomcat is a popular choice among lightweight, open source application servers, but for developers seeking a more enterprise-ready app server, the options have been mostly commercial.