Singapore, Nov 22: Sun Microsystems is introducing low cost computing solution for small businesses and home users. At $100 per user per year, Sun is offering Java Enterprise Server Solution (JEES) which will compete directly against similar products offered by Microsoft. Simultaneously, the US MNC is also launching Java Desktop Solution (JDS) for home users at $100 per user, which will be pitted against MS Windows and MS office, which are the top-selling product both in India and abroad in the home segment.
As against this, Microsoft’s latest desktop operating system Windows XP sell for around Rs 18,000 or $950. In addition, the home users had to shell out a similar amount to get MS Office XP.
Sun’s JDS package includes Linux desktop operating system, an office suit, an internet explorer and an graphics user interface. The package will come its source code enabling corporates and individuals to customise the products to suit their requirement.
JEES package on the other hand will include both desktop operating system and Solaris OS to run servers.
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