Oracle's recent Java license changes have significantly increased costs for businesses, shifting to an Employee for Java SE Universal Subscription model. This new pricing metric charges based on total employee count, not actual Java usage, leading to a cost surge of 4X to 50X. Companies are now exploring alternatives like Azul, Amazon Corretto, and Eclipse Temurin to cut costs. Avoid long-term Oracle contracts and consider flexible migration strategies. https://rythium.com/oracle-jav....a-license-changes-im