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ZDNet: Java Desktop Support Site Launched

[ Thanks to Tom
Adelstein
for this link. ]

“A group of open-source software enthusiasts hopes to give a
boost to Sun Microsystems’ low-cost PC campaign with a self-support
site for the Java Desktop System.

“JDShelp.org opened for business Monday with a collection of
how-to articles, user forums and software download links. The idea
is to help novice users–particularly individuals and small
businesses without Sun service contracts–get comfortable with
open-source software, said co-founder Sam Hiser, who came up with
the idea for JDShelp.org with software developer Tom Adelstein. The
two recruited a few more open-source backers to launch the
site…”

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