As others have pointed out, the desktop environment issue re web interfaces also affects SunRays.
Is the Oracle sales culture is so inward-turned that it only sees SunRays as "graphical green screens" (GGSs? reminiscent of old IBM data-entry terminals), useful only as a database loss-leader or sales pluff, rather than a viable product in its own right? Mr. Ellison has spoken of his fondness for thin clients, even if perhaps a decade prematurely. Will it be called Thin-client to the cloud (TCTTC or simplyTC2)? Note that the Oracle web page now regains a listing for "Desktops". It lists only SunRays and accessories, but shows a photo of a SunRay and a workstation (27?). Also note name of link... http://www.oracle.com/us/products/servers-storage/desktop-workstations/index.html "Powerful, Reliable, and Affordable Every business environment has its own unique requirements. For instance, one department may need more processing power for interactive tasks such as MCAD/MCAE, visual simulation, and rendering. Another may need affordable performance for software development or business applications, while still another needs extremely secure interoperable desktop computing without the maintenance, upgrading, and operational costs of PCs. Whatever your requirements, Oracle's Sun desktops can meet them." MCAD/MCAE on SunRays? I need shades! BTW, I never did understand the dubious marketing logic behind calling X64/X86 boxen "Ultras". Anybody have an explanation? Thanks. -- This message posted from opensolaris.org _______________________________________________ desktop-discuss mailing list desktop-discuss@opensolaris.org
