However, in regards to Dalvik and Google Android's implementation of Java- this is a lot more convoluted. They didn't simply -base- their work on the proprietary model that was at one point Sun's. They basically made a JVM and own bytecode set akin to Java, but from scratch.
If you want a better understanding of this I recommend looking up java.father's (oh you know who he is
) remarks about the suit. The topic is a lot more convoluted than that.GPL or not, the case is moot with several patents at least. There are two at least which hold some substance. I doubt there will be much happening from this case, mind you. Mixed-mode being introduced in 2.2 might cause complications, but this is minimal. Etc etc.
