December 07, 2003
Sun's Java Desktop System (JDS) Going After Microsoft Windows & Office
Sun Microsystems seems to be coming on strong of late, especially targeting Microsoft Windows/Office dominance with its Java Desktop System, based on Linux, StarOffice, Mozilla and GNOME. With recent wins at Wal-Mart and with the government of China, it looks like the desktop might get interesting again. I'll spare the excerpts, but here are a few links:
- Sun's JDS Rivals Windows, Office
- What's Behind Microsoft's Office Moves?
- Sun's Scheme for Desktop Domination
- Sun Shines on China
- Sun Pushes Harder on Everybody's Buttons
- And, a full compilation of articles on the subject by eWEEK
Now, this sounds familiar... Java and Mozilla, at least - didn't Netscape try this back in '96? Whether this could be Sun's strategy for tomorrow is less certain, but we are sure to see price commoditization if things catch on, and they've got the CFO's ear now with a pricing model that beats the pants off Microsoft's. Let's hope they don't screw it up - we'll all be better off if competition can be restored to the desktop software universe.
- Arik
Posted by Arik Johnson at December 7, 2003 03:32 PM | TrackBack
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