[desktop-discuss] Re: Status of "Java Desktop System"

[Christian Kelly]

> In the future you would have a website and install CD
> with access to the online store that lets you buy and
> install whatever OS chunks you want.  Imagine logging
> into your account and downloading a custom DVD image
> of Solaris with only the components you want.  Or
> imagine using an install CD that lets you log into
> your account to buy components and install a
> selection of what you own.  Here the difference
> between Solaris Desktop and Solaris Server could be
> as simple as different shopping carts -- "Welcome to
> Sun.com: build your own Solaris, or let us build it
> for you.  Solaris Desktop has A,B,C,D and Solaris
> Server has A,D,E,F,G."  

Or, better yet, free access to a repository of software through something like apt-get so you can pick and choose what you want yourself. Then, if you need help, pay for support.

-chrisk
 
 
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