Sun Java Desktop System

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Java Desktop System

Introduction :
The Java Desktop System is an accessible and solid desktop, this is designed to develop in a Windows world - Centered. It is also the only environment with fully integrated Java technology, creating this "outside the box" desktop ready to use a lot of Java applications with a consistent and simple appearance. The Java Desktop System is a complete, secure and affordable solution for a company that is a fully integrated client environment based on open source components and industry, including a desktop environment GNOME Office Productivity SuiteStar Office, the Mozilla browser, Evolution mail and calendar of, Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE platform) and Linux operating system.

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Features and Benefits :

Simple, Complete, Open :
- A fully integrated environment office.
- A simplified user interface with familiar desktop themes and views of the manager of record.
- Courses on a general line of desktop and laptop.
- Full support of open source components and base.

Secures :
- Linux / UNIX system of strict security that prevents viruses and worms for system files without access to the root.
- Using the SANbox Java infrastructure secure, preventing infecting the system environment of the virus.

Several operations at the same time :
- The influences of common file formats: use / read / edit: its Microsoft Office documents.
- Files and printing Windows, Macintosh and UNIX shares.
- It makes communication with the servers: IMAP, POP, SMTP, Sun Java Enterprise Server, etc..

Cost :
- The price is about 20% of the price of Microsoft Windows XP / Pro and Office 2003 and even less with special promotions.


System Requirements :
Minimum :
Pentium II processor - Compatible, 266 MHz, 4-GB hard drive, 128 MB RAM, 800x600 screen resolution

Recommended Configuration :
Pentium III processor - Compatible, 600MHz or faster, at least 4-GB hard drive, at least 256-MB RAM Resolution: 1024x768 or better


Summary of main components :
The major components of the Java Desktop System is explained in the following sections:
- GNOME 2.2 desktop
- Ximian Evolution 1.4
- StarOffice 7
- Mozilla 1.4
- Java Technology

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Setting default Java Desktop System :
This section will describe what you see when you start a meeting for the first time. Your system administrator has been able to put your panel bottom edge default according to your local needs, so you can see a panel on the bottom slightly different.

The display of the launch of Java Desktop System is:
- The Computer: You can access the details of configuration and system devices.

- Documents: Allows direct access to files on your backups on the default directory.

- Places Network: Provides access to other systems on the network to a single directory.

- Trash: Provides a temporary area for files, folders or desktop objects that
you can bring back or you can erase.

- Information on Java Desktop System: it runs an application that allows access using the Java Desktop System and the GNOME Desktop.

- Panel lower edge: The following contents will be those who are by default:
-------- Icon Launch of the Main Menu: Contains all the tools and applications configuration for the Java Desktop System.
-------- Small Application Watch: shows the time and date in a sign.
-------- Window List: shows a button for each window that is open. You can click a button on the list of the window minimize and restore windows
-------- Network Monitor: shows the status of a network device.
-------- Switch to the workspace: shows a visual representation of your workspaces. You can use the switch the workspace to switch between workspaces.

- File Manager: The File Manager provides an integrated access point to your files and applications. You can view the contents of your files in a window of File Manager, or open files with the appropriate application Manager files. You can use the file manager to manage files and directories.

- Office: The office is behind all other components of the GNOME desktop. The desktop is an active component of the user interface. You can place objects on the desktop for quick access to your files and directories, or start applications you use often. You can click the right mouse button on the computer to open a menu.


Tips for working with panels :
The panels are areas where you can access all your applications and menus. You can run with the following panels:

- Create panels of the upper edge
- Signs of elimination
- Hide Panels
- Add objects to panels
- Manipulate objects panel

Create a panel of top edge :
Right-click an empty space on a panel, then choose New Panel.

Clear Panels :
To delete a panel, right click on the panel then choose the Elimination panel.

Add Buttons Hiding Panels :
Right-click an empty space on a panel, then choose Properties to display the Properties dialog panel. Click Show hidden buttons.

Add to panels Objects :
You can add each of the following objects to all types of panels:

- Applets
To add an applet to a panel, right-click an empty space on the panel, then choose. Choose the applet you expect from a sub-menus:

------ Accessories
------ Shares
------ Entertainment
------ Internet
------ Multimedia
------ Utility

- Triggers
To add a new trigger to a panel, right-click an empty space on the panel, then choose the Addition -> Trigger.

- Main Menu
You can add the icon to launch your Main Menu panel. The Main Menu contains all the applications and configuration tools. To add to the Main Menu panel, right-click an empty space on the panel, then choose the Addition -> Main Menu.

- Menu Bar
You can add a menu bar to your panels to provide quick access to a standard set of device launch the application and actions. To add menu bar to a panel, right-click on a vacant space on the panel, then choose the Addition -> Menu Bar.

- Drawers
To add a drawer to a panel, right-click an empty space on the panel, then choose -> Drawer.
To open a drawer, click on the tray. To close a drawer, click again on the tray.