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Another Review on Sun's Java Desktop
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.
JDS isn't targetted at "most end users". It is being developed as a distribution that fits well into the enterprise. The admin who runs the JDS desktops may very well remove those items from the menus anyway.
Additionally, remember that is a 1.0 product. It's going to be a couple of years before it is fully matured.
Also, Sun has a vested interest in a) showcasing the Java desktop apps and b) giving some meaning to the "Java" in Java Desktop System.
It is more productive to voice thoughtful opinions (reply) than to judge (moderate) others.