NewsForge: Why Sun Will Open Code for New 3D Desktop

"This week, Sun announced it is opening the code for its new 3D desktop software included in the newest version of the Linux-based Java Desktop System. Called Project Looking Glass, the software allows users to turn open windows and folders on the desktop on their sides--and shrink them down to tiny sizes--to open additional space on the desktop without having to close the window. Looking Glass works with Linux, Solaris, and Java applications running in the X Window System.

"Sun said the SDK will be available in a month or so and expects the open source community to lead the way on coming up with new features..."

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