[ale] Sun Java Desktop

[matty91 at bellsouth.net]

On Sun, 28 Dec 2003, Matthew Brown wrote:

> Well, knowing how Sun tends to Apple great ideas into nothing, I
> wouldn't bet on it just yet.  They don't seem at all interested in
> building a serious desktop channel partner initiative, and without

They are trying to get their Desktop into Walmart and a few other
distribution channels. The desktop looks awesome, though I haven't
had a chance to install it yet. On a side note, their Java 3d
desktop (Project Looking Glass) looks awesome!

> something like that, there isn't much hope.
>
> Of course this is all completely non-technical.
>
> Matthew Brown
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> Has anyone gotten any firsthand experience with this Java Desktop from
> Sun?  I'd be interested in your impressions of what it's for, what good
> it is, and where it fits into the grand scheme of things.
>
> - Jeff
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