In this email: ZDNet UK Review of OpenSolaris 2009.06 CommunityOne Wrap Up Upgrading to OpenSolaris 2009.06 Click below to read it online. http://communications1.sun.com/r/c/r?2.1.3J1.2k3.14fmM%5f.CK%5fIvO..N.GHIY.2P0G.bW89MQ%5f%5fCUCaFMP0 ______________________________ OPENSOLARIS IGNITE NEWSLETTER June 2009 In this issue: * Key highlight of OpenSolaris 2009.06 http://communications1.sun.com/r/c/r?2.1.3J1.2k3.14fmM%5f.CK%5fIvO..N.GHIe.2P0G.bW89MQ%5f%5fCVKSFMb0 * Using remote desktop preferences http://communications1.sun.com/r/c/r?2.1.3J1.2k3.14fmM%5f.CK%5fIvO..N.GHIg.2P0G.bW89MQ%5f%5fCVRGFMd0 * CommunityOne 2009 wrap up http://communications1.sun.com/r/c/r?2.1.3J1.2k3.14fmM%5f.CK%5fIvO..N.GHIi.2P0G.bW89MQ%5f%5fCVXaFMf0 * Read Ignite in Spanish and Portuguese http://communications1.sun.com/r/c/r?2.1.3J1.2k3.14fmM%5f.CK%5fIvO..N.GHIk.2P0G.bW89MQ%5f%5fCVeOFNB0 ______________________________ OPENSOLARIS 2009.06 IS AVAILABLE NOW! Try it and experience all the cutting edge features. This third major release of the operating system introduces advanced virtualization capabilities, improved desktop features, windows interoperability, and support for SPARC hardware. Check it out! Download now! http://communications1.sun.com/r/c/r?2.1.3J1.2k3.14fmM%5f.CK%5fIvO..N.GHIm.2P0G.bW89MQ%5f%5fCWFCFND0 ______________________________ NEWS OpenSolaris certified and fully supported on Toshiba laptops Toshiba's Tecra(R) M10 and Port?g?(R) R600 offer breakthrough laptop performance combined with the great features of OpenSolaris. Now until July 31, 2009, receive a $100 rebate on selected laptops. http://communications1.sun.com/r/c/r?2.1.3J1.2k3.14fmM%5f.CK%5fIvO..N.GHIo.2P0G.bW89MQ%5f%5fCWLWFNF0 Key highlight of OpenSolaris 2009.06 -- Project Crossbow Network virtualization and network resource management are now available on OpenSolaris 2009.06. Get details in a new white paper. http://communications1.sun.com/r/c/r?2.1.3J1.2k3.14fmM%5f.CK%5fIvO..N.GHIe.2P0G.bW89MQ%5f%5fCVKSFMb0 Get Sun Studio 12 Update 1, post comments -- and win big Download Sun Studio 12 Update 1 and check out the new features. Post a blog about your experience and you could win up to $500. http://communications1.sun.com/r/c/r?2.1.3J1.2k3.14fmM%5f.CK%5fIvO..N.GHIq.2P0G.bW89MQ%5f%5fCWSKFNH0 Saint Paul College saves nearly 70% with distributed Sun solution These students are learning about open-source computing and Java on Sun servers running OpenSolaris. http://communications1.sun.com/r/c/r?2.1.3J1.2k3.14fmM%5f.CK%5fIvO..N.GHIs.2P0G.bW89MQ%5f%5fCWYeFNJ0 Learning how to exploit the unique features of OpenSolaris A new book, Pro OpenSolaris, focuses on web development using Apache, Tomcat, and MySQL, along with the NetBeans IDE, and it provides pointers to many project communities. http://communications1.sun.com/r/c/r?2.1.3J1.2k3.14fmM%5f.CK%5fIvO..N.GHIu.2P0G.bW89MQ%5f%5fCWfSFNL0 ______________________________ REVIEWS eWeek: Network virtualization stands out in OpenSolaris 2009.06 Jason Brooks tested OpenSolaris 2009.06 for eWeek and found the Crossbow network virtualization the "most compelling feature," noting its flexibility and functionality. http://communications1.sun.com/r/c/r?2.1.3J1.2k3.14fmM%5f.CK%5fIvO..N.GHIw.2P0G.bW89MQ%5f%5fCXGGFNN0 ZDNet UK -- OpenSolaris 2009.06 adds more developer goodies Get a rundown of what they are, as reviewed by ZDNet UK. http://communications1.sun.com/r/c/r?2.1.3J1.2k3.14fmM%5f.CK%5fIvO..N.GHJU.2P0G.bW89MQ%5f%5fCTYeFMM0 Neowin.net -- OpenSolaris 2009.06 blazes forth "Since its first proper release over a year ago, [OpenSolaris] has moved forward by leaps and bounds, and the latest release, 2009.06, brings the OS right up to the cutting edge." http://communications1.sun.com/r/c/r?2.1.3J1.2k3.14fmM%5f.CK%5fIvO..N.GHIy.2P0G.bW89MQ%5f%5fCXMaFNP0 ______________________________ TECH TIPS Getting a handle on remote desktop preferences OpenSolaris comes pre-installed with a VNC server. Brian Leonard walks you through the steps to share your desktop. http://communications1.sun.com/r/c/r?2.1.3J1.2k3.14fmM%5f.CK%5fIvO..N.GHIg.2P0G.bW89MQ%5f%5fCVRGFMd0 View the OpenSolaris hardware compatibility list The BigAdmin system administration portal has a list of about 6,000 systems and components that are compatible. http://communications1.sun.com/r/c/r?2.1.3J1.2k3.14fmM%5f.CK%5fIvO..N.GHI%5f.2P0G.bW89MQ%5f%5fCUWWFMV0 Helpful guide for new OpenSolaris network admins If you?re a Linux network admin, you?ll find this new How To Guide helpful in translating your Linux skills to OpenSolaris. http://communications1.sun.com/r/c/r?2.1.3J1.2k3.14fmM%5f.CK%5fIvO..N.GHJ0.2P0G.bW89MQ%5f%5fCPeMFLH0 ______________________________ BLOGS CommunityOne 2009 -- highlights from a jam-packed day Find out what happened from morning to night, including some great shots of The Spazmatics. http://communications1.sun.com/r/c/r?2.1.3J1.2k3.14fmM%5f.CK%5fIvO..N.GHIi.2P0G.bW89MQ%5f%5fCVXaFMf0 ______________________________ VIDEOS/PODCASTS Upgrading from OpenSolaris 2008.11 to OpenSolaris 2009.06 Learn how in this screencast. http://communications1.sun.com/r/c/r?2.1.3J1.2k3.14fmM%5f.CK%5fIvO..N.GHJ4.2P0G.bW89MQ%5f%5fCQLUFLL0 New desktop features in OpenSolaris 2009.06 Get an overview in just five minutes. http://communications1.sun.com/r/c/r?2.1.3J1.2k3.14fmM%5f.CK%5fIvO..N.GHJ6.2P0G.bW89MQ%5f%5fCQSIFLN0 ______________________________ EVENTS OSCON 2009 July 20-24 San Jose, CA http://communications1.sun.com/r/c/r?2.1.3J1.2k3.14fmM%5f.CK%5fIvO..N.GHJ8.2P0G.bW89MQ%5f%5fCQYcFLP0 OpenSource World August 12-13 San Francisco, CA http://communications1.sun.com/r/c/r?2.1.3J1.2k3.14fmM%5f.CK%5fIvO..N.GHJA.2P0G.bW89MQ%5f%5fCRWWFLY0 ______________________________ Get your copy of "Pro OpenSolaris" http://communications1.sun.com/r/c/r?2.1.3J1.2k3.14fmM%5f.CK%5fIvO..N.GHIu.2P0G.bW89MQ%5f%5fCWfSFNL0 Get your copy of the OpenSolaris Bible http://communications1.sun.com/r/c/r?2.1.3J1.2k3.14fmM%5f.CK%5fIvO..N.GHJ2.2P0G.bW89MQ%5f%5fCQFAFLJ0 Find us on Facebook http://communications1.sun.com/r/c/r?2.1.3J1.2k3.14fmM%5f.CK%5fIvO..N.GHJC.2P0G.bW89MQ%5f%5fCRdKFLa0 Follow us on Twitter http://communications1.sun.com/r/c/r?2.1.3J1.2k3.14fmM%5f.CK%5fIvO..N.GHJE.2P0G.bW89MQ%5f%5fCSDeFLc0 ______________________________ * Spread the Word Send Ignite to a Friend http://communications1.sun.com/r/c/r?2.1.3J1.2k3.14fmM%5f.CK%5fIvO..N.GHJY.2P0G.bW89MQ%5f%5fCUGGFMQ0 * Help Us Translate Share Ignite in another language opensolaris-newsletter-feedback at sun.com * Read Ignite's Translated Versions in Spanish and Portuguese http://communications1.sun.com/r/c/r?2.1.3J1.2k3.14fmM%5f.CK%5fIvO..N.GHIk.2P0G.bW89MQ%5f%5fCVeOFNB0 * Get the software http://communications1.sun.com/r/c/r?2.1.3J1.2k3.14fmM%5f.CK%5fIvO..N.GHJW.2P0G.bW89MQ%5f%5fCTfSFMO0 * Check out what's new on OpenSolaris.com http://communications1.sun.com/r/c/r?2.1.3J1.2k3.14fmM%5f.CK%5fIvO..N.GHJG.2P0G.bW89MQ%5f%5fCSKSFLe0 * Read past issues of Ignite http://communications1.sun.com/r/c/r?2.1.3J1.2k3.14fmM%5f.CK%5fIvO..N.GHIa.2P0G.bW89MQ%5f%5fCUdKFMX0 * Subscribe to OpenSolaris Ignite http://communications1.sun.com/r/c/r?2.1.3J1.2k3.14fmM%5f.CK%5fIvO..N.GHIc.2P0G.bW89MQ%5f%5fCVDeFMZ0 ______________________________ Sun Microsystems, Inc. respects your privacy. 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