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Join the Desktop Revolution
With the Sun Java Desktop System, Sun has delivered the first viable Microsoft Windows alternative. The Java Desktop System is a more affordable, secure desktop that is designed to thrive in a Windows-centric world. It's also the only environment with fully integrated Java technology, making this "out-of-the-box" desktop ready to run thousands of Java technology-based applications with a consistent look and feel.
The Java Desktop System is a comprehensive, secure, highly-affordable enterprise desktop solution that consists of a fully integrated client environment based on open source components and industry standards, including a GNOME desktop environment, StarOffice Office Productivity Suite, Mozilla browser, Evolution mail and calendar, Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE platform) and a Linux operating system.
Business Benefits
- Lower business costs: Savings of 80% over Microsoft Windows/ Office XP upgrade (90% less than full versions).
- Reduced complexity: Fully integrated system in a single package means less downtime and easier installation, management, and use.
- Better security: Linux/UNIX strict security system root access control prevents viruses from modifying files. Java sandbox security infrastructure prevents viruses from infecting the system environment.
- Interoperability: Files and documents can be shared and printed across Windows and UNIX environments; existing back-end systems can be leveraged.
- Sun's Features and Benefits
- Sun's General FAQs
- Sun's Detailed View
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Simple, Complete, and Open |
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Simplified user interface with familiar desktop themes and file manager views |
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Fully integrated desktop environment |
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Runs on a broad range of desktop and laptop computers |
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Full support of open source components and standards |
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Secure |
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Linux/UNIX strict security system prevents viruses and worms from modifying system files without root access |
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Leverages Java sandbox security infrastructure, preventing viruses from infecting the system environment |
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Interoperable |
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Leverages common file formats: use/read/edit your Microsoft Office documents |
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Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX file and printer sharing |
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Communicates with standard communications servers: IMAP, POP, SMTP, Sun Java Enterprise System servers, etc. |
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Cost Effective |
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Price is approximately 20% of the price of a Microsoft Windows XP/Pro and Office 2003 upgrade, and even lower with special promotions |
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Includes the premium StarOffice 7 productivity suite at no additional cost |
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Less demanding hardware requirements allow you to extend the life of older existing systems |
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Compatible with hundreds of free open source applications |
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System Requirements
- Minimum Supported Configuration Pentium II-compatible processor, 266 MHz; 4-GB hard disk; 128-MB RAM; 800x600 screen resolution
- Recommended Configuration Pentium III-compatible processor, 600 MHz or faster; at least 4-GB hard disk; at least 256-MB RAM; 1024x768 screen resolution or better
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