alt Hacker NewsI wish there was a canonical write up on the governance of "java" and its history, it has changed a lot over the years (not just once I guess) and has a lot of fine prints. I find it hard to understand the hidden reasons and behind-the-scenes conflicts/compromises. There could probably be a whole book about this I guess.
One of the more prolific opensource projects, but apart from the JEP process not very open access (which is a fair choice the contributor('s employer) can make).
I'd read it.