| Sun flies desktop Linux kite [ComputerWorld] |
Nov. 18, 2002
Mark Broatch discusses Sun's chances of being successful selling Linux for the corporate desktop at ComputerWorld. Analysts suggest the strategy is 'fair to good' because of price, '"dissonance" from Microsoft's Software Assurance licensing scheme and a less proprietary desktop environment' . . .
" . . . In May or June next year Sun will ship desktop computers running Linux, the open source Mozilla web browser, email program Evolution and Sun's StarOffice application suite. The desktops, being created under "Project Mad Hatter", will also ship with the open source WINE emulator program, allowing them to run Windows applications, and Samba, providing access to networked file and print services. They will also use Java smart cards, allowing users to securely log into any available machine in an office or classroom and load their personal settings . . . "
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