Just got this email today. Thought the group might like to see how Sun is pushing its java desktop based on Linux....
>Delivered-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Date: Tue, 18 May 2004 18:27:48 -0500 >From: Sun Microsystems <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: In Action: The First True Desktop Alternative to Windows >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Reply-to: Sun Microsystems <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >X-Rcpt-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > SNIP > >Sun Net Talk on Demand >Secure and Affordable: Sun Java[TM] Desktop System in Action > >Dear David Stringer, > >Are security breaches and virus outbreaks affecting your business? Estimates of virus damages run as high as $13 billion for 2003 alone. Surprisingly, there is a way you can virtually eliminate these threats. Just get rid of your Windows desktops - it's a whole lot easier than you might think. > >Invest 30 minutes of your time to see for yourself how the Java Desktop System's combination of open source and open standards will lower costs, reduce complexity, increase productivity and virtually eliminate virus attacks. > >Sun Java[TM] Desktop System is a more affordable, secure desktop that is designed to thrive in a Windows-centric world. It consists of a fully integrated client environment based on open source components, including the StarOffice[TM] Office Productivity Suite, and is the only environment with fully integrated Java technology. > >Through a series of demonstrations you'll see why the Sun Java Desktop System is truly the first viable Windows alternative for the enterprise. > >View Now: >http://see.sun.com/Apps/DCS/mcp?r=70042YHZ49Jzh0120003dOH042YHZ0mfrJIfrSo > >To refer a friend to this Sun Net Talk event, use the link below: >http://see.sun.com/Apps/DCS/mcp?r=70042YHZ49Jzh0120003dOF042YHZ0mfrJIfrSo > >If you have any questions or feedback, please send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Thank you, >Sun Microsystems > >View Now: >http://see.sun.com/Apps/DCS/mcp?r=70042YHZ49Jzh0120003dOJ042YHZ0mfrJIfrSo > >About Net Talk on Demand >Informative. On line. On target. Every Sun Net Talk event is unique, but they share certain characteristics. Knowledgeable speakers. Compelling content. Entertaining discussions. The end result is better understanding of how your technology investment decisions can drive innovation, accelerate cost efficiencies, and capture ROI. > >The on demand format ensures that you are able to listen in anytime, anywhere, at your convenience. > > >� 2004 Sun Microsystems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, StarOffice and Java are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. >To update your Sun subscription preferences or unsubscribe to Sun news services, click on this link: http://see.sun.com/Apps/DCS/mcp?r=70042YHZ49Jzh0120003dOG042YHZ0mfrJIfrSo. > >----------------- >annmn:[742YHZ042YHZ49Jzh0120000042YHZ0mfrJIfrSo] > > > > > > STRINGER & SON per: David J H Stringer STRINGER & SON, - For all your legal work; P O Box 1386 CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Phone 64 - 3 - 366 1152 FAX 64 - 3 - 366 1151
