SUN ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF JAVAPCTM ENGINE 1.0 




New software solution provides OEMs and enterprises with an easy and flexible migration 
path to the JavaTM platform and network computing

PALO ALTO, CA -- June 29, 1998 -- Sun Microsystems, Inc. today announced the availability 
of JavaPCTM Engine 1.0, a software solution that turns Intel 486 and Pentium PCs running 
DOS and Windows 3.x into network computers. The JavaPC Engine 1.0 software gives original 
equipment manufacturers (OEMs) the ability to integrate a solution for enterprise 
customers to leverage legacy hardware systems and standardize applications across an 
enterprise - enabling them to reduce the costs associated with training, support and 
administration. 



With JavaPC Engine 1.0 software, corporate customers can deploy applications compliant 
with JavaTM Development Kit (JDKTM 1.1) software across the network while maintaining 
access to DOS and Microsoft Windows programs. Its flexible configuration allows IS 
managers to transition at their own pace from PC-based computing to a cost-effective 
network computing environment. The JavaPC Engine 1.0 software is easy to install, requires 
only standard PC equipment, and will not overwrite its users' current files and 
applications. 

"JavaPC Engine software delivers the power of the Java platform to the millions of PCs 
still running DOS and Windows 3.x, allowing OEMs and enterprises to take advantage of a 
whole new computing paradigm with a simple software upgrade," says Jonathan Schwartz, 
director of product marketing for Sun's Java Software. "By enabling users to easily 
migrate from a traditional PC environment to a more centralized network computing 
architecture, corporate customers will realize their benefit on the bottom line." 

The JavaPC Engine 1.0 software provides a basic environment, including a simple 
application launcher, which enables systems administrators to roll out their preferred 
network environment or vertical application. A second version of the software is expected 
to be released later this year to include Internet browsing capabilities as well as an 
enhanced user interface. 

The JavaPC Engine 1.0 software includes the class libraries and JavaTM virtual machine 
that allows users to run applications based on JDK 1.1 software. Based on the same 
operating system that powers network computers, it uses DOS drivers to interface with PC 
peripherals. This ensures a high level of compatibility with most PCs running DOS, 
including those running Windows 3.x. 

The JavaPC Engine 1.0 software is immediately available for purchase from Sun. It sells 
for $99 per user and volume discounts are available. More information on the JavaPC 
software can be found at http://java.sun.com/products/javapc.

About Sun



Sun Microsystems, Inc. Since its inception in 1982, a singular vision, "The Network Is 
The ComputerTM" has propelled Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ "SUNW") to its position as 
a leading provider of hardware, software and services for establishing enterprise-wide 
intranets and expanding the power of the Internet. With more than $9 billion in annual 
revenues, Sun can be found in more than 150 countries and on the World Wide Web at 
http://www.sun.com. Sun, the Sun logo, Sun Microsystems, Solaris, Java, JavaPC, JDK, 
Java Virtual Machine, JavaOS and The Network Is the Computer are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. 

For reader inquiries about Sun's Java products and programs, call (888) 843-5282; 
(512) 434-1591 for international callers. 


Grainne Sweetman 
Burson-Marsteller 
Email: grainne_sweetman@yr.com 
650-287-4071 



Andrew Shikiar 
Sun Microsystems, Inc. 
Email: andrew.shikiar@sun.com 
408-343-1813








 



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