Java Desktop System

Java Desktop System ( JDS ) is a Desktop Environment from Sun Microsystems for Solaris ( The Linux version has been set). It is based on Gnome, but was now greatly changed.

Development

The idea behind JDS was to create a system for the average computer user. The software package is equipped with e- mail, calendar, Office, Web, instant messaging, and multimedia applications. The operating concept is partly modeled after Microsoft Windows.

JDS is the default desktop of Solaris Express Community Edition, and Solaris Express Developer Edition. In Solaris 10, you can still choose between JDS and the classical CDE.

Included applications

The Sun Java Desktop System includes mostly free software. The following applications are included in the delivery:

  • Java
  • GNOME applications (Evolution, text editor, entertainment media, GNOME tools, etc.)
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • StarOffice
  • RealPlayer
  • Pidgin ( an instant messenger )
  • To Solaris 10: Java Media Player (based on the Java Media Framework) and Mozilla Application Suite
  • Gnome
  • Java technology
  • Solaris software
GNU Lesser General Public License Common Desktop Environment
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