gnome business / commercial software for linux

Initially provided with a Linux OS, Java Desktop System is now also integrated with the Solaris 10 Operating System. As a result, Sun customers have the option of deploying the same desktop environment on Sun workstations, Sun Ray thin clients, as well as a broad range of non-Sun notebook and desktop systems with standard x86-based architectures.

With Java Desktop System, Release 3 for Solaris 10, Sun offers customers the combination of a modern, intuitive desktop environment and the advanced feature set and rock-solid security of the Solaris OS. Solaris users benefit from improved functionality and greater user-friendliness through Java Desktop System. Java Desktop System delivers the best in open source software with the technical innovation and release discipline in a fully integrated, comprehensive desktop

Benefits:

• The most advanced operating system with rock-solid security
• A modern, sleek desktop that is intuitive and user friendly for Solaris users

Major Features:

1. Comprehensive, integrated desktop that includes GNOME 2.6, StarOffice 7, Evolution, Mozilla, and a full array of software utilities and accessories
2. Accessibility features (Comply with U.S. Government requirements)
3. Microsoft interoperability including Evolution Connector for MS Exchange Server

Requirements:

• Disk space:
• • 2 GB minimum for the smallest set of packages
  • 6 GB for the most popular Solaris packages
• Memory:
• • 512 MB minimum (1 GB recommended)
• Platforms:
• • Sun UltraSPARC-based systems,
  • Fujitsu SPARC64 platform-based systems,
  • 32 and 64 bit systems based on AMD, Intel and VIA x86 CPUs.