Java isn't a timebomb. Sun has sold licenses to companies (ex. IBM) and the terms are well understood. Google didn't buy a license and is now going to deal with the outcome. If your running WebSphere or some licensed product this move will not affect you.

Plus, if you are an IT shop in the fortune 500, you company probably has closer ties with Oracle than Google.

// I am a little concerned with non-Java related VM's in case Oracle goes after them with these patents.