[desktop-discuss] Re: SuSE Enterprise Desktop 10 reviews

[Manish]

Exactly! That's the only way Solaris can reach more desktops than it's doing now.
I particularly dislike JDS implementation of GNOME for its Redmond look and feel.
I'm not a sysadmin or even a Solaris guru. But I happen to like Solaris somehow
and wish to see it support most of the desktop/laptop needs for a normal user.
Targetting only niche server market, while ignoring desktop users, will not benefit
Solaris in the long run.

DISCLAIMER: I'm not a troll, but a serious Solaris user who loves *NIX systems.

Here's what I would like to see in Solaris x86:
1. Optimized for at least the 686 architecture. Debug free kernel.
2. Easy kernel customization and build process, like Linux.
3. Bring back admintool if you can't build something like YaST2. SMC s****.
4. Project managers, are you listening? Stop shoving Java just about everywhere. Java Desktop System is a prettly lame name indeed. Many potential converts, coming from both Windows and Linux Worlds, don't really consider Java and Desktop compatible. For them, it's an oxymoron.
For an example, look at how well Novel SLED10 GNOME has been implemented.
5. Hardware accelerated graphics. No, XGL is not necessary. DRI would do for now.
6. Better overall system responsiveness. Give preference to desktops/laptops too.
7. Something like HAL, or a port would do wonders.
8. A solid, reliable and native package management system. Third party reliability is not very credible, though I really appreciate the work of Sunfreeware and Blastwave.
9. Implement better support for WiFi, Bluetooth, DigiCams etc.
10. It's really amazing that while latest Solaris Express releases come on 5 CDs or
1 DVD, still it doesn't install most used opensource packages. Instead, what we get is outdated and redundant software. It's calling for improvement. Also, consider better package selection management in install process.
11. Power management is almost nonexistent. Implement this!
12. Since Sun Studio is freely available now, consider packaging it with Solaris.

I read that virtual consoles are being worked on. This is definitely good.

PS: Sorry if this isn't the most suitable for posting this, but I needed to express
my feeling regarding Solaris on Desktops/Laptops. I couldn't contain it anymore.

Regards.
 
 
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