Sun Microsystems plans to release on Tuesday the second version of its Java Desktop System, the server maker's version of Linux for desktop computers, augmenting the software with new management and programming tools.
The new version reproduces some features of Microsoft Windows, including an automated software update service and a utility that lets a manager control a system remotely, according to sources familiar with the product. It also will come with the first version of Sun's Configuration Manager, which lets an administrator control the privileges and settings of different groups of desktop users.
And as part of Sun's effort to entice programmers to its new software, the new JDS software will include the Java Studio and NetBeans developer tools. Sun declined to comment for this story. The Java Desktop System is one of several company efforts to expand into new territory to offset its declining server sales. Sun plans to announce the software at its Network Computing 04Q2 event in Shanghai, China. Sun's JDS is based on Linux. However, the company plans to release a version based on its Solaris operating system in mid-2004, John Loiacono, executive vice president of Sun's software group, said in a recent interview.
News source: C|Net News.com
The new version reproduces some features of Microsoft Windows, including an automated software update service and a utility that lets a manager control a system remotely, according to sources familiar with the product. It also will come with the first version of Sun's Configuration Manager, which lets an administrator control the privileges and settings of different groups of desktop users.
And as part of Sun's effort to entice programmers to its new software, the new JDS software will include the Java Studio and NetBeans developer tools. Sun declined to comment for this story. The Java Desktop System is one of several company efforts to expand into new territory to offset its declining server sales. Sun plans to announce the software at its Network Computing 04Q2 event in Shanghai, China. Sun's JDS is based on Linux. However, the company plans to release a version based on its Solaris operating system in mid-2004, John Loiacono, executive vice president of Sun's software group, said in a recent interview.
News source: C|Net News.com
Bugs fixed:
- Showering only half as long as bath
- Fixed characters doing things in the wrong place
- Loading of previously broken savegame
- Kissing animation changed
- Emoticons improved
- Balancing objects improved
Weird news report linux has had this stuff for years - apt-get / ssh / maintenance scripts anyone?
reproduces some features of Microsoft Windows <- FUD?
Windows users will expect their Linux desktop operate in a manner similar to their Windows environment.
Plus, all the technology companies use each others' successfull ideas.
I think the author should have chosen other examples because those listed features are not new to linux and only "new" in suns version.
Anyways, I still find this to be good news for linux, it will get a lot more publicity thanks to Sun.
GJ
We won't see much from Sun on the desktop until Project looking Glass sees the light of day - and since the SDK has just been sent out to developers earlier this week - that may not be as far off as some people think.
All that's needed then is for someone to work on some new themes for those who bitched that they didn't like the prototype one.
GJ
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