While many vendors have targeted the Open Source server, Sun has taken the initiative to promote the Open Source desktop by releasing the Java Desktop System, Release 2. Said to deliver the best of open source software with the technical innovation of Sun, it offers an affordable, comprehensive, fully integrated desktop client environment with administration and developer tools and enterprise-ready support. Most importantly, it lowers business costs, reduces complexities of desktop management, and provides a secure computing environment.

Java Desktop System, Release 2 delivers the best of open source software with the technical innovation of Sun to offer an affordable, comprehensive, fully integrated desktop client environment with administration and developer tools and an enterprise-ready support offering that lowers business costs, reduces complexities of desktop management, and provides a secure computing environment.

Business Benefits

• More Interoperable and Comprehensive: The Java Desktop System is a comprehensive desktop solution which works with your existing infrastructure.
• More Manageable and Secure: Java Desktop System is a more secure desktop solution.
• More Cost Effective: Java Desktop System is more cost-effective than Windows.

for more information, please check: http://www.sun.com/software/javadesktopsystem/