> I just found this out, I don't know if it was
> announced or not but its news to me.
> The official license can be read here:
> 
> http://www.sun.com/software/solaris/popup.jsp?info=17

The change itself and the way in which it has been communicated (or not, 
rather) is cause for concern. 

The barrier to entry has just been raised in a major way, and I can't see how 
in any way, shape or form this is a positive or progressive step. I would have 
hoped Oracle were straight up about it, rather than alter the small type in the 
license statement and leave it for customers to join the dots. Also, according 
to many parts of the web site itself, Solaris is still being promoted as being 
either "free" and/or free for download - which is just plain confusing. 

So, does anyone know if this license change retrospectively affects Solaris 10 
installations pre-acquisition?

Disappointed it's coming to this.
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