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Sun Details Linux Desktops To Compete With Windows | |
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| Time: 06:20 EST/11:20 GMT | News Source: TechWeb | Posted By: Alex Harris | ||
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Sun Microsystems, which earlier this summer made its first major commitment to Linux on the server, has unveiled a new Linux-driven desktop computer it believes can compete with rival Microsoft. Sun said it will initially target the machine -- which also run its StarOffice application, Gnome desktop, Mozilla browser, and Evolution open source e-mail client -- at users who don't need all the functionality of a full PC. The system will also make use of Java Smart Cards for logging users on and off the machine, while maintaining personal settings. The systems are due to ship early next year. The systems would run Linux on Intel processors, taking advantage of low-cost PC processors but making an end-run around the Windows desktop and related apps. Sun execs said they will outsource production of the Sun-branded PCs, preferring to keep its manufacturing systems churning out its own server platforms. | ||
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| #1 By 2459 (24.233.39.98) at 9/20/2002 7:28:07 AM |
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All I can think of is that Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer parody of the VolksWagen "da-da-da" commercial when they pickup a Sun box off of a street corner only to drop it off at the next one because it stinks. :-)
I gotta look for that video. Found it! http://volksweb.relitech.com/funstuff.htm http://volksweb.relitech.com/funstuff/gates3.mov This post was edited by n4cer on Friday, September 20, 2002 at 07:47. |
| #2 By 9549 (63.88.169.2) at 9/20/2002 8:14:46 AM |
| Ive never seen that commercial. At first I thought it was actors spoofin Bill and Steve but when I played it I was rofl. |
| #3 By 1845 (12.254.162.111) at 9/20/2002 8:27:37 AM |
| That was great n4cer! |
| #4 By 2459 (24.233.39.98) at 9/20/2002 8:29:50 AM |
| Too bad they didn't release the Austin Powers and Harry Potter spoofs. Especially at the Windows Media 9 launch. |
| #5 By 1845 (12.254.162.111) at 9/20/2002 8:38:38 AM |
| I'm sure if they do, you'll know the links and get them to us. :-) |
| #6 By 2332 (12.105.69.158) at 9/20/2002 10:38:10 AM |
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It's amazing how often a company can shoot itself in the foot because of its leadership's undying hatred of another company.
Sun will be the death of Sun. |
| #7 By 1845 (12.254.162.111) at 9/22/2002 12:39:40 AM |
| Um, Sun makes processors. Microsoft makes software. These two items can't be compared. |
| #8 By 1845 (12.254.162.111) at 9/22/2002 5:58:36 PM |
| You are correct, beeyp. Rawprr is trolling. |
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