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Another Review on Sun's Java Desktop

Posted by Cliff on from the as-the-mad-penguin-dances dept.

An anonymous reader inputs: "Mad Penguin has posted a comprehensive review of Sun's JDS 2003 Linux distribution, and it is one of the most honest I have seen: "The developers behind this effort need to focus on what makes a desktop OS great: ease of use, multimedia support, and simple/accessible networking features." Without that, the author says that the distro cannot survive. there was also mention of Project Looking Glass, a 3D java desktop environment for Linux that is still under heavy development." Compare this review with the first one that was posted, back in December.

5 of 25 comments (clear)

  1. Reviewer Missed the Point... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Informative

    It's amazing that Mad Pengiun spent the most time complaining about where GIMP was and the underpowered media player--two things that have no real place in the target market (the average task worker has no more business using the GIMP than making PowerPoint presentations).

    Documentation and Administration are two obvious pitfalls with the package (and both are recognized by Sun). Most of the complaints however have nothing to do with a _business_ oriented distribution.

    In other words, this (1) wasn't a very in-depth review and (2) reviewed the product for the wrong target market.

  2. Obligatory Disclaimer by fm6 · · Score: 4, Informative

    The "Java" in "Java Desktop" is just a brand, not a technology descriptor.

  3. A REAL Java OS by TheRealMindChild · · Score: 2, Informative

    Here is what you would think of when you hear "Java Operating System"

    JNode

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    "When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade. Make life take the lemons back!" -- Cave Johnson
  4. Re:J all over the world by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Informative

    Unfortunately if it is a mistake it is already too late ... Java (Desktop|Enterprise|Mobility|etc) System are already rebranded.

    It's an issue we deal with at every press conference, trade show, etc. One thing that is important to realize is that the product groups had no real input in the decision, it came down from on high.

  5. great desktop, not much user support by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Informative

    I moved to Sun Java Desktop OS from RedHat 9.0, the day it came out. I had tried Sun Java Desktop few mnths before it started shipping. I must say Sun did a great job on the OS. No complaints there.

    However it is lacking good customer service/support. Since service is included in the cost of the OS, I though I might as well test their reponse time. When I called the support center, I had to leave a message. I did receive a call back from within 2 hours, but I missed it as I steppd out for a meeting. After that I didn't hear from them.

    Support forums are very useful. Users helping other users. It always works!!! :)

    Oh and btw I was frustrated by the registration code as well. :)

    otherwise it is a very good distro :)

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