Headlining this week's edition is an interview with Sun Chairman and CEO Scott McNealy, who discusses company plans for 2005 and reflects on 2004 [13985]. Sun's Proximity Communication [13892] and the company's support of the Human Protein Reference Database [13974] are also covered.

More details on the Sun JavaTM Studio Enterprise 7 [13980] are revealed, along with specifics on the SolarisTM 10 Operating System Business Model [13979] and two new N1TM Grid Services [13969]. Find out how the Solaris OS compares to Linux in regards to security in large enterprise environments [13984].

New entry-level server releases include the NetraTM 440 1.6 GHz [13967] and the latest standard and XATO configurations for the Sun FireTM V20z [13971].

In Storage, a Sun executive discloses future plans on Sun's NAS Appliances [13959]; get the latest on Project Honeycomb [13982]; find out how Sun compares to NCR Teradata in TCO [13981]; and review the latest Sun StorEdgeTM solutions [13958].

The FOSS section reports on the MozillaTM Foundation's Project Lightning [13953] and OpenOffice.org 1.1.4 download and 1.9 snapshot builds [13954].

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Sun's next generation processors are in the news with speculation on whether an updated dual-core Jaguar UltraSPARCTM IV processor will be released, and more information on the Panther [14052], Niagara and Rock processors [14026]. The Sun Compliance and Content Management Solution was released this week [14051] and a new vice president for Sun communications has been announced [13999].

Features explores IBM's motive behind its refusal to support the SolarisTM Operating System (Solaris OS) for x86 Platforms [14043], the future of Sun's HPCS Program [14036] and innovative technologies that are keeping Sun competitive [14033].

New product updates in the Sun JavaTM section include an RFID Tag and Ship solution [14042], Active Server Pages 4.0 [14046] and availability of the Directory Server Enterprise Edition via the Online Support Center [14039].

The JavaTM section offers the latest information on JSR 256 and 257 [14028], the JSR 82 and wireless Bluetooth applications [14038], viability of MIDP [14037] and the Java Masters Competition 2005 [14048].

Three technical white papers in the SysAdmin section cover migration strategies from Microsoft Windows to the Sun JavaTM Desktop System [14002], Solaris OS vs. Linux for x86/Opteron servers [14025] and how to implement a proactive patch management plan [14018].

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Topping the news this week is Sun's reported net profit of USD$19 million in its Q2FY05 earnings announcement [14017]. In other Sun business news, the company has joined the Blu-ray Disc Association [13998] and finalized its acquisition of SevenSpace [14024]. In addition, a Yankee Group white paper examines Sun's IT systems acquisition business model [14001].

Features covers Sun's role in developing the world's smallest secure Web server [14000], the DoD's reliance on RFID technology [14011], two Sun Labs technologies move to applicable products [14007] and how the SunToneSM Risk Management initiative assists in identifying operational risks and compliance hazards [14012].

In Partners, read about EqualLogic's expanded product family of enterprise-ready ISCSI SAN solutions [14020] and how native iSCSI SAN and NAS solutions are ideal for Sun environments [13994].

Find out if the J2SETM 5.0 platform is the right choice for your IT environment [14005], how to become a J2SE 5.0 Sun Certified Programmer [14016] and the latest on the J2SE 5.0 development kit, update 1 [13995]. Also in Java, a new book covers AOP and AspectJ [14004].

The Software section highlights SunTM Studio 10 software [14014], consulting services available for the Sun JavaTM Desktop System [14015], a new field guide on planning, designing and deploying RFID [14003] and recommended product replacements for the EOL'd StarOfficeTM 6.0 [14022].

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Sun announced this week that the source code for the SolarisTM 10 Operating System (Solaris OS) will be released in the second quarter of 2005 [14080], and in the meantime opened access to 1,600 active Sun patents [14053]. In addition, the company released the Sun JavaTM System Identity Auditor [14076] and is offering interest-free financing on SunSM Services [14019].

In Features, go behind the scenes in the development of the Solaris 10 OS [14077] and get the results of independent performance testing of the SunTM Secure Application Switch - N2000 Series [14055].

The Workstations section covers the Sun RayTM Building Block Bundle [14066], physical RTU licenses for the Sun RayTM Server Software 3.0 [14069] and a critique of the Sun JavaTM Workstation W2100z [14059].

New configurations have been released for the Sun FireTM V210/V240 [14064], customers evaluate the Sun FireTM V490/V890 [14049] and PC Magazine takes a look at the Sun FireTM V20z [14035].

Monitoring and managing applications headlines the Developer's section, which covers JConsole [13964] and JavaTM Management Extensions [14006].

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