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About this siteFor six years, the Internet Nexus served as my technology blog, but I've since started blogging at the SuperSite Blog instead. If you're looking for the blog, please head there. --Paul Tuesday, June 01, 2004New Java Desktop System Release 2 Boosts Security and Cuts Costs with Centralized Management and Auto-Update FunctionalitySun Microsystems: "The second release of the Sun Java Desktop System [includes] new integrated desktop management and auto-update features as well as a free one-year developer tools subscription valued at $645 USD. Sun also announced nine new independent software vendors (ISVs) planning to offer their applications on the Java Desktop System. In response to increased customer demand, Sun is extending its promotional price of 50 percent off the Java Desktop System through December 2, 2004. The Java Desktop System, normally priced at $100 USD per desktop, will continue to be available for $50 USD – over 85 percent cheaper than Microsoft's comparable offering, and delivering file interoperability and a familiar look and feel."More: Introducing Sun Java Desktop System, Release 2 Sun Java Desktop System news I don't recall if I've mentioned this yet, but I finally did check to see what the upgrade price was for JDS Release 2 and was surprised to see that it was free (I purchased JDS 2003 last December for $50) and that, unlike the first release, I could download ISO images. So last week, I did just that, and installed JDS Release 2 on an old laptop (I'll try various virtual machines soon as well). Sure enough, it's a sweet-looking release. Sure, at $50, it's more expensive than the "free" Linux releases, but it does include Star Office 7 and a bunch of other interesting features. Definitely worth checking out. [ Posted at 2:13 PM | Permalink ]
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