AMD Opteron Technology and x86: Raising the Standard on Industry Standards
Java Issues
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- Haven't heard much about Orion lately. How does it play into the SolX86/Linux decision process?
- What versions of Java Desktop System can run on AMD Opteron processor-based machines?
- Where does JDS fit with Solaris OS on x86 (AMD), if it does fit?
Q: Haven't heard much about Orion lately. How does it play into the SolX86/Linux decision process?
A: Orion was the code name for a product which is now shipping — called the Java Enterprise System — so we are talking about it a great deal, but not under that name. You can learn about it on sun.com. JES ships for Solaris/x86 systems, so it runs great on our AMD Opteron processor-based systems, and it also ships for Red Hat ES — also qualified for our AMD Opteron systems. We have announced our intent to ship on Windows, and you can also expect that to be shipping on AMD Opteron processor-based systems.
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Q: What versions of Java Desktop System can run on AMD Opteron processor-based machines?
A: The Java Desktop System 2.0 will work. There is an update scheduled for fall that will include Java Desktop System running on Solaris OS in addition to Linux.
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Q: Where does JDS fit with Solaris OS on x86 (AMD), if it does fit?
A: The Java desktop will be integrated into the Solaris 10 OS and will support all hardware platforms (SPARC and x86)
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