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To: Pierre who wrote (6712)	1/13/1998 2:51:00 PM
From: antitrades	Respond to of 64865

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To: Pierre who wrote (6712)	1/13/1998 2:53:00 PM
From: John Chen	Respond to of 64865

Pierre, I have one problem if MSFT/PC doesn't do good. A lot of people maybe out of work. On unix, there is ton's of FREE stuff on the net for real work except GAMES. Wouldn't it be great to have a 'SUN' in your house?

To: Pierre who wrote (6712)	1/13/1998 2:57:00 PM
From: Pierre Aydin	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 64865

There is an article in InformationWeek that says that SUN is licensing Soft Windows 95 from Insignia Software that would let Windows applications run on Solaris. Also, the article says that they are working on a plug in PC Card that would let Windows applications alongside Unix. Pretty good huh, holding onto my Sun shares but this earnings makes me nerveous, I hope it won't be like last time(even though they got off-guarded last time). Pierre

To: Pierre who wrote (6712)	1/13/1998 3:49:00 PM
From: Chung Yang	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 64865

Unfortunately, Pierre. You might have to wait for the SUN home boxes. The machines based on UltraSparcs are slated to be for engineering/science/financial/design workstations only. However, the home workstations will be the Java station which probably won't appear for another two years. Otho, I'd never unestimate the resourcefulness of computer enthusias/hackers to product all kinds of useful productive applications for the low cost Solaris boxes. - Chung >>>> You've got to admire SUNW's "take it to 'em" approach. While the industry debates NT moving upscale, SUNW introduces cheaper desktop UNIX workstations and upscale PCs. Next question - when can a non-technical user put a Darwin on his desk and run a full complement of software. I know java promises "run anywhere" but that's not here yet. Is x-windows or some such emulator now a realistic option for a UNIX home / office PC? I'm sick of hearing myself whine about Windows. Can I now do something about it? TIA. Pierre <<<<