In response to the latest security vulnerability in the Microsoft
Windows operating system, the MSBlast Internet worm, Sun is opening
early registration of Project Mad Hatter. Project Mad Hatter, to be
formally launched in September at the SunNetwork Conference, is an
open standards-based desktop from Sun that offers enterprise customers
a secure and cost-effective desktop alternative to Microsoft Windows.
It includes all the desktop applications necessary to migrate users off
the Windows and Office platforms and onto a more secure and stable
platform.
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Since the launch of Sun's Network Computing in February of this year,
the company has managed to close several deals with industry-leading
businesses. Sun hopes these deals demonstrates a commanding position in
the low-cost computing market, and the significant demand for Sun's
low-cost products in the marketplace.
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The international standards organization, OASIS (Organization for the
Advancement of Structured Information Standards), has elected four
members to its Board of Directors. Newly-elected members include John
Borras of the United Kingdom Office of e-Envoy and Eduardo Gutentag of
Sun. Jim Hughes of Hewlett-Packard and Chris Kurt of Microsoft were
both re-elected by OASIS members.
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Sun Microsystems Australia and Musica Viva Australia were recently
awarded the "Outstanding Partnership of the Year Award" and "Bytecraft
Commitment Award" by the Australian Business Arts Foundation (AbaF).
The awards acknowledged the creative arts programs and business results
achieved by Sun and Musica Viva during their 12-year partnership.
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