Linked by Eugenia Loli-Queru on Tue 3rd Dec 2002 01:59 UTC
Recently, a few independent departments (Solaris, java, Netscape and other middleware) at Sun Microsystems got integrated into one, the Platform/Software Group. We had a quick chat with Mr John Fowler, Sun Software's CTO about Solaris 10, Java, the competition and more.
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Unlike the naysayers who feel that Sun and Solaris should flame out, I though this was a good, realistic interview.
It's always clear that Sun will have to change in some way, but that's the rule for every company.
For example, they don't consider Apple a threat (and I agree), but should Apple somehow become a threat, then Sun will focus it's hot little rays in their direction and be ready to move forward.
This is a good thing as its the spirit of a competitive market. Whatever elements the Solaris brings to the table, others will try to emulate and vice-a-versa.
And equally important tidbit is that IBM is focusing on Sun (as mentioned elsewhere).
Both companies are sound companies and it should be interesting to see the battles fought out.