Sun Java Desktop System For Linux

Sun Java Desktop System project is a secure, comprehensive, and affordable enterprise desktop software solution that combines the best of open source innovation with significant contributions from Sun.

Initially provided with a Linux OS, Java Desktop System is now also integrated with the Solaris 10 Operating System. As a result, Sun customers have the option of deploying the same desktop environment on Sun workstations, Sun Ray thin clients, as well as a broad range of non-Sun notebook and desktop systems with standard x86-based architectures.

Here are some key features of "Sun Java Desktop System":

· Automated software updates and patching, including dependency checking/analysis to ensure systems are secure and up-to-date. · Local and remote management capabilities provide update scheduling and activity log access. · Interoperability with centralized software management tools. · Desktop applications are tightly integrated allowing for drag and drop and copy/paste of text, graphics and other elements between applications. · Universal printer selection of available printers on network, including printers available on Windows networks. · Single point of entry for directory and file management and networked computers. · Direct access to content in data and files by single-click application launch for files contained in email, web pages and file manager. · Intuitive, easy to use, single install mechanism which ensures users can quickly get productive. · Easy to learn and use, especially for traditional MS Windows users. Featuring: · Familiar desktop themes for file management and desktop configuration · Standard keyboard short cut conventions · Direct access to files and servers using the "Documents" and "Network Places" directories · Familiar access to networked computers from single "Network Places" directory · Full product documentation including Quick Start User Guide and other reference documentation. · Includes selection of great productivity tools including office suite, browser, email/calendar, instant messaging, project management, drawing and video conferencing applications. · Multimedia-ready with essential video and audio players plus a sound recorder. Featuring Java Media Player with support for MP3 playback and a CD Player. · Users can access data stored in office productivity files of Microsoft users and printers connected to existing Windows networks. · Full interoperability with Microsoft Office files. · Interoperability with POP3, LDAP, SMTP mail servers.

· Java Desktop System Configuration Manager allows system administrators to define groups of users and the policies for access rights and settings. · Fine grained control of employee access rights and privileges. · Remote image deployment to manage a defined set of packages or system images for rapid setup and provisioning of desktops and deploy on multiple systems simultaneously. · Centralized package management enabling volume software push, patching, updating multiple desktops. · Software dependency checking and analysis to identify patch and package dependencies and deploy correct set of software. · Inventory collection of desktop details, OS, hardware profiles and more. · Performance Monitoring of deployed desktop environments. · Use a collection of interconnected computers as a unified computing resource. · Ability for administrator to view and interact with user's desktop display to help, guide and troubleshoot.

· Java Studio Standard is a powerful yet intuitive Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for Java, providing a comprehensive set of features and functionality. · NetBeans IDE 3.6 delivers tightly integrated deployment and debugging of web applications on Apache Tomcat 5 and the Sun Java System Application Server, Platform Edition 8. · J2SE hosts the Linux GTK+ look and feel support in JFC/Swing enables Java applets and applications to be written so they look just like native Linux apps on JDS.