[H-GEN] sun guns for the desktop and for bill

[Harry Phillips]

James McPherson - PTS Engineer wrote:
 >
 > Those members of Humbug who want to make up their own
 > minds should read the reviews, read the feature specs
 > from the Sun website

If someone uses a single *opinion* to make their decision then they
deserve what they get :)

 > think about the market segments
 > that Sun is pushing the JDS at.
 >

Not small business owners that's for sure. There are several reasons I
keep Windows on my workstation:

1. Games for my son
2. Testing purposes for my Linux server.
3. MYOB

In developing JDS was there any sort of work done on WINE (or similar
app) so that it would be possible to run Windows apps?

 >
 > If you want
 > Sun to provide support for these apps then pay the money.
 > It's a good deal.
 >

If all you want is:

1. An OS.
2. Write some documents/spreadsheets/presentations.
3. Surf the web/read e-mail

then JDS may just be for you. If you want much/anything more from the PC
then I think the ordinary user should probably pay the once off fee for
Windows.

 >
 > Yes, I have a vested interest because I work for Sun. I
 > don't think it really matters though -- if the JDS is the
 > best solution for your needs, then use it. If it isn't,
 > then don't - or use just the bits which do fit your needs.
 >

I think most members of HUMBUG aren't zealots and already have the
attitude of horses for courses. Some times even an old beaten up cripple
nag is useful to run MYOB :)

-- 
Regards,
Harry Phillips
--- Failure is not an option,
     it comes bundled with your Microsoft product.