Taking direct aim at Microsoft, Sun Microsystems officially unveiled its desktop software platform at a price that is sure to make Windows users sit up and take notice. Sun also took the wraps off of a server-side system targeting enterprise users. The Linux-based Sun Java Desktop System, aka Mad Hatter, has been the subject of great anticipation. Perhaps the most notable feature of the product is that it is being offered at US$100 per user, or, in a limited-time offer, at $50 for those who are willing to give up their existing desktop platform (read: Microsoft).
Enticing Offer
Those who sign up for Sun's new Java Enterprise System -- formerly known as "Orion" -- at $100 per employee also can get the desktop package for $50 per user. The desktop system features the latest StarOffice7 suite, the Java 2 Standard Edition (J2SE) platform and the Mozilla browser, along with e-mail, calendaring and instant-messaging applications. It runs on systems using either the Solaris or Linux open-source operating system, and supports technology from the likes of RealNetworks and Adobe.
News source: NewsFactor
Enticing Offer
Those who sign up for Sun's new Java Enterprise System -- formerly known as "Orion" -- at $100 per employee also can get the desktop package for $50 per user. The desktop system features the latest StarOffice7 suite, the Java 2 Standard Edition (J2SE) platform and the Mozilla browser, along with e-mail, calendaring and instant-messaging applications. It runs on systems using either the Solaris or Linux open-source operating system, and supports technology from the likes of RealNetworks and Adobe.
News source: NewsFactor
About MSfreePC
MSfreePC is operated by Lindows.com Inc. Lindows.com was founded in 2001 by Michael Robertson, former CEO and Founder of MP3.com, with the mission of providing "The World's Most Affordable Software." Lindows.com is best known for LindowsOS, the leading Linux operating system for use on desktop and notebook computers (or so they think... more like ripping free open-source software and then selling it as their own ;)).
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On Tuesday, September 16 at the SunNetwork(sm) Conference in San Francisco, Sun's Executive Vice President, Software, Jonathan Schwartz, will be unveiling a new name for Project Mad Hatter as well as more details on pricing and availability. (You can view the conference keynote addresses online; details are available at http://see.sun.com/Apps/DCS/mcp?r=70041uFr44PJn0120003DPY041uFr0mV70oV7xl.)
In addition, Jonathan will announce that everyone at the SunNetwork event will have the opportunity to receive a Demo CD that will allow them to experience Project Mad Hatter first hand on their desktop or laptop computers. This CD will only be available to attendees at the show with one exception, you! As an early access subscriber, you will be receiving your own Demo CD in the mail (at the address you provided) within the next 10-20 days. Look for your Demo CD in the mail coming soon.
Thank you.
The Project Mad Hatter Team
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