I am wondering which license the current JDK 7 (NOT the OpenJDK) is using as I know it was once under GNU GPL but with the change of the Distributor License for Java I would like to know whether they changed the allover license, too.
License of current JDK
java;licensing;gpl;oracle
Both JDK and JRE download sections link to this license. The same license seems to apply to both JDK and JRE.I'm not a lawyer but the following extract looks like they (not only JRE but also JDK) could be fairly freely redistributed as parts of your own programs:Oracle grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license without fees to reproduce and distribute the Software, provided that (i) you distribute the Software complete and unmodified and only bundled as part of, and for the sole purpose of running, your Programs, (ii) the Programs add significant and primary functionality to the Software, (iii) you do not distribute additional  software intended to replace any component(s) of the Software, (iv) you do not remove or alter any proprietary legends or notices contained in the Software, (v) you only distribute the Software subject to a license agreement that: (a) is a complete, unmodified reproduction of this Agreement; or (b) protects Oracle's interests consistent with the terms contained in this Agreement and that includes the notice set forth in Section H, and (vi) you agree to defend and indemnify Oracle and its licensors from and against any damages, costs, liabilities, settlement amounts and/or expenses (including  attorneys' fees)  incurred in connection  with any claim, lawsuit or action by any third party that arises or results from the use or distribution of any and all Programs and/or Software.