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Is fucking awesome... just needs gaming support and it would own Very Happy
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http://wwws.sun.com/software/javadesktopsystem/
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Java is notoriously slow - have you seen any reviews for it yet or is it still stricly under wraps?

Having said that, I do have high hopes for it Smile
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*cough* I see it's already been released.

I'll have a look for some reviews Smile
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PFunk said:
Java is notoriously slow - have you seen any reviews for it yet or is it still stricly under wraps?

Having said that, I do have high hopes for it Smile


It's a linux distribution (based on SuSe???), and it doesn't actually have anything to do with the Java programming language, so it's as fast as any other Linux distrubition. Sun is just capitalising on the brand name recognition of Java. It's a stupid name IMHO.
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Is it not a Java UI sitting on Linux?
That has been the downfall of several GUI based Linux distros.
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Are you talking about project Looking Glass? That is pretty good. I remember thinking it will rock when I had a look at the original presentation for it some time ago.
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PFunk said:
Is it not a Java UI sitting on Linux?


Nope. Take a look at this (LINK)

sun.com said:
The desktop components are based on open source and standards and include the GNOME desktop environment, StarOffice productivity suite, Mozilla browser, Evolution mail and calendar client, and Java 2 Platform Standard Edition. Java Desktop System is the only desktop solution which includes without additional cost server-side administration tools which enable centralized configuration, deployment, and administration of the user desktop environment. In addition, Java Desktop System includes advanced developer tools to assist developers in creating Java-technology based applications for the desktop.