Linked by Eugenia Loli-Queru on Wed 2nd Jun 2004 03:13 UTC
SUN Microsystems Sun introduced recently the second version of Java Desktop System (JDS) for a flat fee per employee/per year. We tried it and here is what we found out about:
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RE: What's the point ?
by Anonymous on Wed 2nd Jun 2004 12:33 UTC

> Most famous distros are a lot better.

Better in what sense? In actuality JDS can offer better functionality and value for an enterprise desktop than any other Linux distro if you consider the provided remote desktop management functionality (Sun Control Station). Sun Control Station can really make a difference and can certainly outweigh the lack of lustre compared to other distributions. One of the biggest barriers on Linux's way to enterprise desktop is the lack of management tools to easily manage countless desktops, Control Station addresses that and JDS like it or not is the only Linux variant that can deliver.