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Java Desktop System Release 3 on Linux Release Notes

Chapter 1 Java Desktop System Release 3 Release Notes

These release notes provide information about the Java Desktop System Release 3 on Linux.

1.1 Product Features

The Java Desktop System includes the following features:

Built from open source

The source code for almost all of the software included with the Java Desktop System is freely available.

Software development tools

Advanced tools to assist developers in creating Java-technology based applications are included.

Productivity applications

A complete office suite is included that provides a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation tool, drawing tool, and database design tool. Applications for instant messaging, web browsing, and email and calendar management are also included.

1.2 What's New in This Release

This release of the Java Desktop System on Linux combines innovations from the open source software community and from Sun Microsystems to create a comprehensive, integrated, and interoperable desktop environment. The following table describes improvements and enhancements in this release of the Java Desktop System.

Function 

Description 

Mobility 

  • Improved wireless support.

Interoperability 

  • An Exchange connector allows the Email and Calendar application to interoperate with a Microsoft Exchange network.

  • Browser features improve compatability with non-standard browsers such as Internet Explorer.

  • Samba 3.0 provides better interoperability with Microsoft Windows file shares.

New Accessibility Applications 

  • Screen Reader and Magnifier.

  • On-Screen Keyboard.

See the Java Desktop System Release 3 Accessibility Guide and the Java Desktop System Release 3 Accessibility Release Notes for more details.

Internationalization 

  • Simplified Chinese SunPinYin input method.

  • New File System Examiner to help users migrate from legacy environments to UTF–8 character encoding.

  • Latest ATOK for Linux Japanese input method.

  • Chinese Language Engine overhauled to align better with Chinese Linux Standard.

Office Productivity 

  • StarOffice 8

Enhanced Developer Tools 

  • StarOffice 8 includes a Software Developer Kit.

  • NetBeans 4.0

General Improvements 

  • All of the major components of the Java Desktop System, GNOME, Email and Calendar, Mozilla, and Gaim have been updated.

  • The Firefox 1.0.x browser is now provided as an alternative to Mozilla 1.7.

    To run Firefox, click Launch, then choose Run Applications -> and enter firefox in the Run Application dialog.

    Mozilla 1.7 remains the default browser. You can set Firefox to be your default browser by following the instructions in the section “Choosing Your Preferred Applications” in Chapter 7 of the Java Desktop System Release 3 User Guide.

1.3 Known Issues

The following table describes known issues in this release of the Java Desktop System for which there are no workarounds at the time of product release.

Topic 

Known Issue 

Applications 

Change Request Number: 6210275

  • RealPlayer 10 launches the Firefox browser instead of the Mozilla browser.

Change Request Number: 6228773

  • The <author> tag set that includes <firstname> and <surname> is used incorrectly in the front matter of the Help manuals.

Change Request Number: 6233643

  • Problems using the View as Catalog and View as Image Collection options in File Manager.

    File Manager might crash or you might encounter the following error messages:

    • The application 'nautilus' has quit unexpectedly

    • The Catalog view encountered an error while starting up

    • The Image Collection view encountered an error while starting up

    Restart File Manager or click the Restart Application button from the crash dialog if these problems occur.

Change Requestion Number: 6236808 

  • Problems upgrading from Java Desktop System Release 2 to Java Desktop System Release 3.

    The scrollkeeper-update command generates a number of localization error messages for locales that are not installed on your system.

Panel Applications 

Change Request Number: 6245563 

  • Problems using Keyboard Indicator.

    Keyboard Indicator can make the keyboard unusable when you switch between X servers.

Change Request Number: 4937191 

  • CD Player cannot play an audio CD without an audio cable.

    If your system does not have an internal analog audio cable which connects the CD-ROM drive to the sound card, CD Player does not produce any sound. You can download a third-party application, Xmms, that might resolve this problem.

Localization 

  • You cannot print documents containing non-BMP Unicode characters from Mozilla.

Change Request Number: 6288629 

  • Mozilla keyboard shortcuts in the es_ES locale do not conform with accepted standards.

1.4 Enabling Virtual Terminals

To prevent a security risk, the default functionality in this release of the Java Desktop System is that you cannot switch to virtual terminals.

Virtual terminals enable you to switch between different sessions on the same system using Ctrl+Alt+Function Key. These sessions can be either text-based console sessions, or graphical GNOME sessions created using Launch ->Applications ->Utilities ->New Login.

You can still create multiple GNOME sessions on the same computer using the New Login option. This is a secure operation as the screen lock is always invoked when you switch between GNOME sessions using the New Login option.

To enable virtual terminals, perform the following steps:

  1. Log in as root.

  2. Edit the following file /etc/X11/XF86Config.

  3. Set the value of the DontVTSwitch in the ServerFlags section to false.

  4. Reboot your system.

1.5 Upgrading from Earlier Releases

Java Desktop System Release 3 supports Install Update from the following previous releases:

If you are upgrading from Java Desktop System Release 2003 or Release 2 to Java Desktop System Release 3, you must follow the instructions in the section “Update an Existing System” in Chapter 2 of the Java Desktop System Release 3 Installation Guide.

You must also reinstall any kernel modules that were installed on earlier releases after you upgrade to Java Desktop System Release 3.

1.6 Correction to Java Desktop System Release 3 Installation Guide

The instructions for creating a network install image for Java Desktop System Release 3 in the section "Installing From the Network", steps 1 to 15, are incorrect.

You must complete the following procedure to set up a network installation image.

1.6.1 Installing From the Network

You can perform a network installation of your Java Desktop System on Linux platforms. Ensure you have access to an NFS shared directory that has approximately 3GB of free space. The following sample procedure describes how to set up an installation image for the Java Desktop System on Linux installation via a Network File System (NFS):

  1. Log in as the root user and copy the CDs into a special directory structure. Go to a directory of your choice and execute the following commands in steps 2 to 7:

  2. mkdir CD1

    Copy the contents of JDS CD1 into this directory.

  3. mkdir CD2

    Copy the contents of JDS CD2 into this directory.

  4. mkdir CD3

    Copy the contents of JDS CD3 into this directory.

  5. mkdir CD4

    Copy the contents of JDS CD4 into this directory.

  6. mkdir CD4

    Copy the contents of JDS CD4 into this directory.

  7. When you specify the location of the network installation image, use the path to the CD1 directory above. The installation procedure will automatically locate the remaining CD images if they are located under the same parent directory.

1.7 Where To Find Documentation

You can view PDF and HTML versions of the documentation for the Java Desktop System in the following locations:

1.7.1 Accessing Localized Versions of User Documentation

Some localized versions of the Java Desktop System user documentation do not display in the Help browser.

Perform the following steps to view the localized versions of the user documentation on http://docs.sun.com:

  1. Open the following page:

    http://docs.sun.com

  2. Select the language that you require from the language selection buttons.

    The language selection buttons are located next to the Search/browse within area of the page.

  3. Enter the name of the manual that you want in the Search field.

  4. Choose the manual that you want from the list displayed.

1.7.2 Documentation for Sample Applications

This release of the Java Desktop System includes sample applications that have Help manuals provided by the GNOME free software community. Sun Microsystems does not take any responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of Help manuals provided by the free software community.

Sun provides approximately 130 man pages related to applications and functionality. If Sun Microsystems, or an agent of Sun Microsystems, is not specifically credited as the author of a man page, Sun Microsystems takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the document.

Sun Microsystems does not provide localized versions of documentation for sample applications.

1.7.3 Information About Removable Media

For information about removable media, refer to the Java Desktop System Release 3 User Guide on http://docs.sun.com.

1.8 Sample Applications for Evaluation

Sun Microsystems provides a variety of sample applications with the Java Desktop System for you to review and evaluate. The sample applications are from the GNOME free software community or from third-party suppliers. Sun Microsystems does not provide any of the following services for sample applications:

1.8.1 Sample Applications

The following table lists the applications from the GNOME free software community or from third-party suppliers that Sun Microsystems provides as sample applications.

Application 

Description 

Diagram Editor

Diagram editor that enables you to create flow charts, maps, UML diagrams, and many other diagrams. 

Dictionary

Online dictionary that enables you to look up definitions and correct spellings of words. 

Digital Camera Browser

Digital camera browser that enables you to manage images. 

Disk Analyzer

Disk analyzer that enables you to visualize your disk. 

Firefox

Web browser 

Image Editor

GNU Image Manipulation Program that enables you to edit images. 

Image Organizer

Image viewer and browser that displays thumbnails of images on your desktop. 

Interface Editor

Programming application that enables you to create user interfaces for GNOME applications. 

Movie Player

Multimedia player that enables you to play motion pictures. 

On-screen Keyboard

Provides an on-screen keyboard that you can use as an input device for the Java Desktop System. 

Project Manager

Project management and scheduling tool. 

Screen Reader and Magnifier

Provides screen magnification and several other accessibility features. 

Source Editor

General purpose extensible editor for programmers. 

Sun Java System Instant Messenger

A demonstration of an Instant Messenger application that enables real-time collaboration. 

Video Conferencing

Video conferencing and telephony application which allows you to make audio and video calls. 

Weather Report

Displays current weather conditions for different regions. 

1.8.2 Third-Party Applications

The following table describes third-party products in this release of the Java Desktop System. Sun Microsystems does not take any responsibility for the functionality, features, or any other form of support for these applications.

Third Party Products 

Description 

Adobe Acrobat Reader 

Enables you to view PDF documents. You can find information about this application at the following location: http://www.adobe.com. 

Macromedia Flash Player

Enables you to play back interactive multimedia on the Web. You can find information about this application at the following location: http://www.macromedia.com. 

RealNetworks RealPlayer

Enables you to play back media files in a variety of popular formats. You can find more information about this application at the following location: http://www.real.com. 

Printer PPD/drivers 

Recent printer PPD files and drivers which are provided by Canon, EPSON, OKI data, Ricoh, and Xerox. You can find information about Canon's printers at the following location: /usr/share/doc/packages/cndrvcups-guide 

EPSON Image Scan! for Linux 

Front-end utility for EPSON scanners. You can find information on the iscan manpage and at the following location: http://www.avasys.jp/english/linux_e/

1.8.3 Sample Games

Sun Microsystems provides the following sample games for evaluation only:

1.9 Plugins for Mozilla 1.7

Java Plugin is enabled in Mozilla 1.7 by default.

The following third-party plugins are also available for Mozilla 1.7:

For more installation information about Mozilla plugins, see the following location: http://plugindoc.mozdev.org/linux.html

1.10 Localization Support

The supported languages for this release of the Java Desktop System are as follows:

Table 1–1 Languages and Locales

Languages 

Locales 

Chinese - Hong Kong 

Chinese - Hong Kong 

Chinese - simplified (gb18030) 

zh_CN.gb18030 

Chinese - simplified (UTF-8) 

zh_CN.UTF-8 

Chinese - traditional 

zh_TW.UTF-8 

English - American  

en_US.UTF-8 

English - Australian 

en_AU.UTF-8 

English - British 

en_GB.UTF-8 

English - Canadian 

en_CA.UTF-8 

English - Ireland 

en_IE.UTF-8 

French 

fr_FR.UTF-8 

German 

de_DE.UTF-8 

Italian 

it_IT.UTF-8 

Japanese 

ja_JP.UTF-8 

Korean 

ko_KR.UTF-8 

Portuguese * 

pt_PT.UTF-8 

Portuguese — Brazilian * 

pt_BR.UTF-8 

Spanish 

es_ES.UTF-8 

Spanish — Mexico 

es_MX.UTF-8 

Swedish 

sv_SE.UTF-8 

Swedish — Finland 

sv_FI.UTF-8 

* Only the user interface is localized

Note –

This release of the Java Desktop System includes some localizations in other languages. These localizations are taken from the GNOME community and Sun Microsystems does not take any responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of these localizations.

Only the locales shown in this table are supported as login locale. If you want to add unsupported legacy locales such as zh_TW.big5 on your login screen, remove the comment tags surrounding the entries for the locales in /etc/X11/gdm/locale.alias and reboot your system.

See the "Migration To Unicode Multilingual Computing" chapter in Java Desktop System Release 3 Administration Guide for more information about the UTF-8 locale environment.

1.11 Customer Support

See the following web location for customer support information: http://www.sun.com/software/javadesktopsystem