Sun and Google Expand Technology Reach and Global Opportunity --
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 4/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sun Microsystems,
Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW) and Google Inc. today announced an agreement to promote
and distribute their software technologies to millions of users around the
world. The agreement aims to make it easier for users to freely obtain Sun's
Java(TM) Runtime Environment (JRE), the Google Toolbar and the OpenOffice.org
office productivity suite, helping millions of users worldwide to participate
in the next wave of Internet growth.
Under the agreement, Sun will include the Google Toolbar as an option in
its consumer downloads of the Java Runtime Environment on http://java.com/ .
In addition, the companies have agreed to explore opportunities to promote and
enhance Sun technologies, like the Java Runtime Environment and the
OpenOffice.org productivity suite available at http://www.openoffice.org/ .
"As a leader in free and open source software, Sun has long recognized
that network innovation is vital to the evolution of the global economy," said
Scott McNealy, chief executive officer, Sun Microsystems. "Working with
Google will make our technologies available more broadly, increase options for
users, lower barriers and expand participation worldwide. Free and open
source technologies, such as OpenOffice.org, OpenSolaris and Java, have never
been safer or offered more choices."
"Google and Java are two of the most widely recognized technology brands
because they provide users with online tools that enhance their lives on a day
to day basis. The Google Toolbar offers useful Internet search services while
Java enables richer interactive content. We look forward to exploring other
related areas of collaboration," said Eric Schmidt, chief executive officer of
Google.
About the Java Software for the Desktop
The Java software for the desktop, also known as the Java Runtime
Environment (JRE), is a software package that needs to be installed on a
machine in order to run Java technology-based applications. Over 700 million
desktop users leverage Java technology today to have a more interactive
experience on the web. Users can download the latest version of the Java
software for the desktop for free at java.com, and test drive the hottest Java
technology-based games and applications.
About the Google Toolbar
The Google Toolbar is a powerful search and web surfing utility that
seamlessly integrates with users' web browsers. It's available in 34
international languages and supports a built-in word translation that
translates English words into other languages. The Google Toolbar is scheduled
to be available as a Java Runtime Environment download option in late October.
About Google Inc.
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people around
the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D.
students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top web property in all
major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides
businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall
web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with
offices throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit
www.google.com.
About Sun Microsystems, Inc.
A singular vision -- "The Network Is The Computer" -- guides Sun in the
development of technologies that power the world's most important markets.
Sun's philosophy of sharing innovation and building communities is at the
forefront of the next wave of computing: the Participation Age. Sun can be
found in more than 100 countries and on the Web at http://sun.com/ .
About OpenOffice.org
OpenOffice.org is an open-source project, home of the OpenOffice.org
software, the most widely distributed open-source multi-platform productivity
suite. The OpenO
I run the IT department of a small financial shop. I am looking for an MCSE guy with 5 years experience(mostly Windows server administration). Offering $85k to start plus a $20K bonus. How many people responded? not too many. Everyone wants at least $120K plus the bonus. I finally found a guy from Atlanta that is willing to relocate to Chicago, but I know he will probably last 1-2 years before moving on.
So, yes, I think there is a shortage...
Isn't this how Venice became a water city? why not just leave it such.... i think that would be awesome... and the streets of New Orleans would ALWAYS be clean...
It was AOL that first brought internet graphics to the masses, like multimedia and easy navigation menus. If not for companies like AOL we would all be stuck in USENET hell.
No matter how you slice it or dice it, the market basically decided that MACs were overpriced, so more bought PCs. Marketing can only take you so far. You got a better bang for the buck by buying the PC. Apple never understood that.
Out of the box, you have PPTP vpn, which is possible to find but hard to install. Also, you can run office 2000 on it without anything but sticking in the install disk. When you install any apps, an icon is created. So basically this distro just glues all the stuff thats out there better than anything else.
Its super easy to Implement a text dns record for SPF... why dont people just do it? I tag all emails without SPF record as potential spam and it works great...
I run a big organization of over 2000 users. Since we are running Exchange 2003, Firefox doesn't work too well with the web access. It shows emails, etc, But drag and drop features dont work. If someone could get this working, we could have many more users on Firefox.
I could never run the AMD processor as stable as the Intel. Maybe it was the chipset, but in my opinion, AMD is good for gaming, but no way in hell would I use AMD in a server. Not if my job depended on it.
if you guys want to download a light real player, go to bbc's web site and get it there... its a spyware free latest real player... bbc threatened real that they will go with the windows media player if real doesnt offer a stripped down version... its very good!
I did my dissertation on Grid computing a year ago or so. My group predicted utility computing to be just like a power utility grid. You will plug in a device, and you will be charged certain amount of money per MIPS or some other form of measurment of computing power.
I have been a fan of babylon 5. The show rivals any modern Star Trek. Yes there were a few goofy episodes, but for most parts, it was great. Straczynski also knew when to end it.
If anyone can revive Star Trek, it would be him.
I do not think you would be tracked everywhere you go. There is no talk of a device that calls to see where you are or went. I think its some crude simple GPS that just measures miles traveled.
Most of you are already tracked by walking around with a turned on cell phone. Maybe not exactly, but well enough.
However, adding any more taxes is idiotic, its a matter of time before California comes up with another proposition 13 like referendum and will cap that in the butt.
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Sun and Google Expand Technology Reach and Global Opportunity -- MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sun Microsystems,
Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW) and Google Inc. today announced an agreement to promote
and distribute their software technologies to millions of users around the
world. The agreement aims to make it easier for users to freely obtain Sun's
Java(TM) Runtime Environment (JRE), the Google Toolbar and the OpenOffice.org
office productivity suite, helping millions of users worldwide to participate
in the next wave of Internet growth.
Under the agreement, Sun will include the Google Toolbar as an option in
its consumer downloads of the Java Runtime Environment on http://java.com/ .
In addition, the companies have agreed to explore opportunities to promote and
enhance Sun technologies, like the Java Runtime Environment and the
OpenOffice.org productivity suite available at http://www.openoffice.org/ .
"As a leader in free and open source software, Sun has long recognized
that network innovation is vital to the evolution of the global economy," said
Scott McNealy, chief executive officer, Sun Microsystems. "Working with
Google will make our technologies available more broadly, increase options for
users, lower barriers and expand participation worldwide. Free and open
source technologies, such as OpenOffice.org, OpenSolaris and Java, have never
been safer or offered more choices."
"Google and Java are two of the most widely recognized technology brands
because they provide users with online tools that enhance their lives on a day
to day basis. The Google Toolbar offers useful Internet search services while
Java enables richer interactive content. We look forward to exploring other
related areas of collaboration," said Eric Schmidt, chief executive officer of
Google.
About the Java Software for the Desktop
The Java software for the desktop, also known as the Java Runtime
Environment (JRE), is a software package that needs to be installed on a
machine in order to run Java technology-based applications. Over 700 million
desktop users leverage Java technology today to have a more interactive
experience on the web. Users can download the latest version of the Java
software for the desktop for free at java.com, and test drive the hottest Java
technology-based games and applications.
About the Google Toolbar
The Google Toolbar is a powerful search and web surfing utility that
seamlessly integrates with users' web browsers. It's available in 34
international languages and supports a built-in word translation that
translates English words into other languages. The Google Toolbar is scheduled
to be available as a Java Runtime Environment download option in late October.
About Google Inc.
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people around
the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D.
students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top web property in all
major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides
businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall
web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with
offices throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit
www.google.com.
About Sun Microsystems, Inc.
A singular vision -- "The Network Is The Computer" -- guides Sun in the
development of technologies that power the world's most important markets.
Sun's philosophy of sharing innovation and building communities is at the
forefront of the next wave of computing: the Participation Age. Sun can be
found in more than 100 countries and on the Web at http://sun.com/ .
About OpenOffice.org
OpenOffice.org is an open-source project, home of the OpenOffice.org
software, the most widely distributed open-source multi-platform productivity
suite. The OpenO
I run the IT department of a small financial shop. I am looking for an MCSE guy with 5 years experience(mostly Windows server administration). Offering $85k to start plus a $20K bonus. How many people responded? not too many. Everyone wants at least $120K plus the bonus. I finally found a guy from Atlanta that is willing to relocate to Chicago, but I know he will probably last 1-2 years before moving on. So, yes, I think there is a shortage...
Using 5,000 floppies, how else?
I am still having issues refreshing a folder that I placed new music into. What is the best way for itunes to find new songs in your folders?
Isn't this how Venice became a water city? why not just leave it such.... i think that would be awesome... and the streets of New Orleans would ALWAYS be clean...
It was AOL that first brought internet graphics to the masses, like multimedia and easy navigation menus. If not for companies like AOL we would all be stuck in USENET hell.
you have to throw an i in front of books for that kind of a crowd response
...President Lincoln!
No matter how you slice it or dice it, the market basically decided that MACs were overpriced, so more bought PCs. Marketing can only take you so far. You got a better bang for the buck by buying the PC. Apple never understood that.
Out of the box, you have PPTP vpn, which is possible to find but hard to install. Also, you can run office 2000 on it without anything but sticking in the install disk. When you install any apps, an icon is created. So basically this distro just glues all the stuff thats out there better than anything else.
...all the great minds spend time reading slashdot and fark.com?
Its super easy to Implement a text dns record for SPF... why dont people just do it? I tag all emails without SPF record as potential spam and it works great...
I guess MCSE is better than a suicide bomber!
Common man! Java is the most unstable, buggy OS ever.. So SUN does not put out the stable software some think it does.
I run a big organization of over 2000 users. Since we are running Exchange 2003, Firefox doesn't work too well with the web access. It shows emails, etc, But drag and drop features dont work. If someone could get this working, we could have many more users on Firefox.
I could never run the AMD processor as stable as the Intel. Maybe it was the chipset, but in my opinion, AMD is good for gaming, but no way in hell would I use AMD in a server. Not if my job depended on it.
if you guys want to download a light real player, go to bbc's web site and get it there... its a spyware free latest real player... bbc threatened real that they will go with the windows media player if real doesnt offer a stripped down version... its very good!
Tivo is already a slow DVR. If apple buys them, does it mean it will not take 3 times as long to get to the plaqy list? But hey! It will look pretty!!
You are correct, apple computers are slow but they sure are pretty. However the IPOD and their music service will live on...
I did my dissertation on Grid computing a year ago or so. My group predicted utility computing to be just like a power utility grid. You will plug in a device, and you will be charged certain amount of money per MIPS or some other form of measurment of computing power.
My RSS feed said 'Women more secure than Linux' -- either that or I need glasses....
I have been a fan of babylon 5. The show rivals any modern Star Trek. Yes there were a few goofy episodes, but for most parts, it was great. Straczynski also knew when to end it. If anyone can revive Star Trek, it would be him.
Back to the myth that human emitted CO2 actually makes a difference... I am so glad that the U.S. is out of this treaty! Canada is next!!
I do not think you would be tracked everywhere you go. There is no talk of a device that calls to see where you are or went. I think its some crude simple GPS that just measures miles traveled. Most of you are already tracked by walking around with a turned on cell phone. Maybe not exactly, but well enough. However, adding any more taxes is idiotic, its a matter of time before California comes up with another proposition 13 like referendum and will cap that in the butt.
So much better than the old one! And I have been watching it since the 80s!!