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Solaris 10 Java Desktop System
FAQs
Interoperability QuestionsQ: What features are included to enhance interoperability with Microsoft Windows?
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Q: What are some migration options from Microsoft Windows?
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Q: How do I use a Microsoft Exchange Server from Java Desktop System?
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There are few different approaches for accessing data stored on an Exchange server:First, it is possible to use many aspects of Exchange using the standard Evolution client or Mozilla browser included with Java Desktop System. Simply be sure that Exchange is configured to enable standards-based access.
Q: Will I be able to run my windows based business programs using this Java Desktop System?
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Any Java application can easily run in the Java Desktop System. In addition, Java Desktop System supports ways to access and run legacy Windows applications. One option is using a Windows Terminal Server connection offered through the Sun Secure Global Desktop (formerly known as Tarantella) product, or the RDP client that comes pre-bundled with Sun Ray Server Software version 4.
Q: Are Word macros compatible with Java Desktop System?
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Not right now, but stay tuned for some extensions to StarOffice that will allow Microsoft macros to be converted into StarOffice.
Q: How compatible is the Browser with IE6?
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The Java Desktop System browser is Mozilla -- Mozilla strictly conforms to the key Internet standards published by World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). IE6 does not, so pages, applications, etc. that depend on Microsoft extensions may experience some rendering problems in Mozilla. We strongly recommend developers adhere to published standards to avoid these issues.
Q: I am writing applications that need to be compatible with IE 6+. Is there anyway to check compliance and operability in the Sun desktop?
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As I noted in an earlier Q, the Mozilla browser expects developers to adhere to established internet standards. If you do this, your program should run well under both Mozilla and IE. Take a look at the w3c.org site for tools that may be available to help you ensure compliance with these standards. (For example, there is a tool to examine your HTML code and check it.)
Q: Are there already many applications for Java Desktop System? And how easy are they to install?
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There are plenty of applications that come preinstalled with Java Desktop System, of course, including office productivity (StarOffice), email and calendar (Evolution), browser (Mozilla). The GNOME desktop also includes a considerable number of utilities. Moreover, we are working with a large number of external software developers to ensure a broader software offering for the platform.
Q: Does the Java Studio support things like EJBs and Web Services like Sun ONE does? If so, what sdks does it support?
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Yes it does support EJBs like Sun ONE does. Specifically, Studio supports j2se, j2me, and j2ee
Q: What mail systems can the Evolution mail client connect to?
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Evolution can connect to any mail system that adheres to IMAP4 or POP3 protocols. This includes Microsoft Exchange assuming Exchange has been configured properly to accept these protocols.
Q: What plans are there for JDS to communicate with the huge number of Java based handheld devices out there?
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Sun has defined a complete suite of Java Systems for enterprise and service provider customers. This includes the Java Enterprise System for service infrastructure, Java Desktop System for enterprise desktop infrastructure, Java Card System for identity and security infrastructure and Java Mobility System for handheld and mobile device infrastructure. Each of these Java Systems includes plans to fully leverage the entire suite of software provided by Sun. Stay tuned as Sun announces more about the Java’s Mobility System.
Q: How does Java Desktop System for Solaris work with X window applications?
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All X Windows and CDE applications continue to work when running JDS in a Solaris OS environment.
Q: Is it possible to run KDE apps on JDS?
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Yes. JDS contains all the libraries required for running GNOME, KDE and Java applications. While GNOME is the default graphical interface in JDS3, the KDE interface can be installed from the companion CD for Solaris 10.
RequirementsQ: Which Operating Systems does Java Desktop System work with?
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The Java Desktop System, Release 3 is a complete, integrated desktop system that ships as part of the Solaris 10 OS. Java Desktop System, Release 2 is also available for Solaris 9 (x86 edition).
Q: Which PCs/workstations does Java Desktop System work with?
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The system requirements for Java Desktop System, Release 3 are the same as for Solaris 10.
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