Sun Java Desktop System
 Introducing Sun Java Desktop System, Release 2
Java Desktop System, Release 2 delivers the best of open source software with the technical innovation of Sun to offer an affordable, comprehensive, fully integrated desktop client environment with administration and developer tools and an enterprise-ready support offering that lowers business costs, reduces complexities of desktop management, and provides a secure computing environment.
The desktop components are based on open source and standards and include the GNOME desktop environment, StarOffice productivity suite, Mozilla browser, Evolution mail and calendar client, and Java 2 Platform Standard Edition. Java Desktop System is the only desktop solution which includes without additional cost server-side administration tools which enable centralized configuration, deployment, and administration of the user desktop environment. In addition, Java Desktop System includes advanced developer tools to assist developers in creating Java-technology based applications for the desktop.
Business Benefits
Interoperable and Comprehensive: The Java Desktop System is a comprehensive desktop solution which works with your existing infrastructure.
- Designed to thrive in a Windows-centric world or any Unix environment. Java Desktop System is fully interoperable: from office productivity, file systems, networked printers, to exchange and LDAP based identity, messaging and calendaring systems.
- Fully integrated desktop solution. Includes the client desktop, system administration tools and developer tools in a single package.
More Manageable and Secure: Java Desktop System is a more secure desktop solution.
- Fine-grained control of user environments. Advanced desktop management features enables administrators to lock-down functionality, applications or complete user environments providing more secure and productive computing environments (i.e. turning off macros, disabling downloads, etc.)
- Minimize threats from viruses and worms. Windows desktops are frequent targets of viruses and worms creating serious productivity drains. The Java Desktop is less susceptible to virus and worm attacks due in part to a superior security architecture and Sun's desktop management tools.
More Cost Effective: Java Desktop System is more cost-effective than Windows.
- Java Desktop System pricing is based on a very low cost-per-employee subscription. Compared to Microsoft Windows XP/Home and Microsoft Office Standard, the total cost of acquisition can be up to 60 percent less and at least 25 percent less than the total cost of operating a Microsoft Windows desktop system for 2,500 employees.
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Centralized software management and configuration
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- Sun Control Station 2.1 remotely deploys and manages desktop applications over a distributed computing environment enabling volume software push, patching, updating multiple desktops.
- Java Desktop System Configuration Manager allows system administrators to define groups of users and the policies for access rights and settings.
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- Increase system administrator productivity with rapid desktop setup and deployment on multiple systems simultaneously.
- Fine grained control of employee access rights and privileges.
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Developer Tools
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- Java Studio Standard is a powerful yet intuitive Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for Java, providing a comprehensive set of features and functionality.
- NetBeans IDE 3.6 delivers tightly integrated deployment and debugging of web applications on Apache Tomcat 5 and the Sun Java System Application Server, Platform Edition 8.
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- Enables the development of applications ranging from desktop to standards-based, enterprise-class applications and web services.
- Improves developer productivity through the optimization of the develop, execute, debug and deploy cycle.
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| Easy to Use and Learn |
- Intuitive, easy to use, single install mechanism which ensures users can quickly get productive.
- Easy to learn and use, especially for traditional MS Windows users. Featuring:
- Familiar desktop themes for file management and desktop configuration.
- Standard key-board short cut conventions.
- Direct access to files and servers using the "Documents" and "Network Places" directories.
- Familiar access to networked computers from single "Network Places" directory.
- Full product documentation including Quick Start User Guide and other reference documentation.
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- Maximizes ease of use and end user productivity.
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| Full featured desktop client software |
- Includes selection of great productivity tools including office suite, browser, email/calendar, instant messaging, project management, drawing and video conferencing applications.
- Multimedia-ready with essential video and audio players plus a sound recorder. Featuring Java Media Player with support for MP3 playback and a CD Player.
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- Complete offering of required desktop applications.
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| Interoperability |
- Users can access data stored in office productivity files of Microsoft users and printers connected to existing Windows networks.
- Full interoperability with MS Office files.
- Interoperability with POP3, LDAP, SMTP mail servers.
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- Reliable interoperability of files, data and printers.
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