RE: [OT] New Desktop OS?

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C. K. Lester wrote:

> The article says "$100 per user per year..." For what, you ask? "Now
> carrying the moniker Sun Java Desktop System, the SuSE-powered system
> includes the GNOME desktop environment, Sun's own StarOffice 7 
> application
> suite, the Mozilla Web browser, and other open-source utilities, 
> including
> media players from RealNetworks and Macromedia."
> 
> Okay, so it's Linux with some Java apps?!?!? sheesh. This marketplace is
> psychotic!!! :)


It seems like a good move to me.  The $100 / year inclues support.
Something MS don't do very well (or at all in most cases).  If Sun do
a good in support the $100 / year is a bargin (for corporate 
customers - it's not aimed at individuals).

Ray Smith
http://rays-web.com

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