The Solaris 9 software release includes an ExtraValue directory that contains two subdirectories, CoBundled and Early Access. The CoBundled directory contains software that previously shipped separately, such as SunScreen 3.2 and Web Start Wizards SDK 3.0.1. The Early Access directory contains preliminary evaluation software, such as Netscape 6.2.1.
The CoBundled and Early Access directories are in the Solaris_9 directory at Solaris_9/ExtraValue/EarlyAccess and Solaris_9/ExtraValue/CoBundled. The directories are located on the Solaris 9 DVD and the Solaris Software 2 of 2 CD.
For further information about Solaris Web Start Wizards SDK 3.0.1, see "Installation".
SunScreen 3.2 is a stateful, dynamic, packet-filtering firewall that offers high-speed protection to your Solaris server. Some of the features of SunScreen 3.2 are as follows:
130 multithreaded stateful packet filters
Network address translation
SKIP and IPSec/IKE VPN client support
Ordered rule sets
Multiple firewall management
A Java applet GUI
Complete command-line control
Netscape 6.2.1 Enterprise, the most customizable, convenient, and connected browser, is available in the Early Access directory for the Solaris 9 release. In addition, it will be available for the Solaris 7 and Solaris 8 operating environments. Netscape 6.2.1 is the first Internet software to seamlessly integrate browsing, email, and instant messaging.
Netscape 6.2.1 includes the following new features:
Improvements to installation and ease of use
More industry standards - Including XML, LDAP, Document Object Model (DOM), and Cascading Style Sheets level 1 (CSS1)
My Sidebar feature - For quick retrieval of important information
Advanced search capabilities
Real-time messaging - Integrated with browsing and mail
Options for personalization
The latest Java virtual machine
A new Netscape Java Plug-In
Java extensions and APIs
A cross-platform, Java technology-based XPCOM component that delivers reliable interoperability
Further information is available at the following Web site: