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Mad Hatter Preview - Sun Java Desktop System Demo

Posted by timothy on from the late-entry dept.

bengine writes "According to this article, Sun Java Desktop System is a good product overall, built on the well-established SuSE system with integration from Sun. It delivers what appears to be a very useful desktop OS and it has the chance to make a dent in the Windows monopoly. But Sun will have to differentiate itself on its quality, hardware, services and reputation. That means a lot of hard work, so the key questions will be how well they execute their strategy, how much public acceptance they gain and what message they convey through public venues." This makes a good companion to the earlier story linking to Mad Hatter screenshots.

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  1. I've "Installed a Java Desktop" by BabyDave · · Score: 3, Funny

    Anyone got any paper towels?

  2. Premonition by xanadu-xtroot.com · · Score: 4, Funny

    /me sees a McBride Press Realese in the near future...

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  3. From Sun: by jeffkjo1 · · Score: 0, Funny

    The Java Desktop System will be available in December 2003.

    I can't wait this long!!! By that time RedHat could be on release 12!!

  4. Re:I wouldn't worry about making a dent by gfody · · Score: 1, Funny

    MS's marketing blitz with .NET was purposely confusing so people didn't just assume it was another java.

    Q: What is .NET?
    A: .NET is everything you've always wanted......

    Q: What is .NET?
    A: .NET will empower your front office and integrate your.........

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  5. Wait! by SirTwitchALot · · Score: 2, Funny

    It's Wednesday, isn't sun Bad on Wed? Or maybe that was Amazon.... or Verisign? I'm so confused.

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