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ExtraValue Directory |
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. Note – In the Solaris 9 9/02 Update release, Netscape 6.2.3 is located in the CoBundled directory. In the Solaris 9 12/02 Update release, Netscape 6.2.3 is included in the Solaris operating environment. 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 Web Start Wizards, see Installation. |
SunScreen 3.2 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:
SunScreen 3.2 offers stealth mode, operating without any visible IP address. SunScreen also offers a traditional routing mode, with each interface protecting individual subnets. Customers should deploy firewalls in multiple points throughout their network architecture, including individual hosts and servers. |
Netscape 6.2.1 for the Solaris Operating Environment 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, Netscape 6.2.1 is 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:
Note – In the Solaris 9 9/02 Update release, Netscape is located in the CoBundled directory. Netscape 6.2.3 is provided in this release. In the Solaris 9 12/02 Update release, Netscape 6.2.3 is included in the Solaris operating environment. Further information is available at http://www.sun.com/solaris/netscape. |
The Solaris 9 media includes a Companion CD. The following list summarizes the supplemental software that is provided on the Companion CD.
The software products that are offered on the Companion CD are revised for Solaris 9 Update releases. To view a current supplemental software list and download the software, see http://www.sun.com/software/solaris/freeware.html.
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Accessibility Software – For special needs users, Open Source assistive software such as Emacspeak, the W3 browser, and UnWindows. |
Administration Tools – System administration tools, such as ethereal, sudo, and rpm. |
Web Infrastructure Software – Server software (daemons) for hosting web and Internet services. |
Desktop Environment and X Window Managers – Software that provides the graphical user interface for launching applications, file management, drag-and-drop icons, and so on. Several Window Manager packages are included as well as the K-Desktop Environment. |
Desktop Applications – Graphical desktop applications, including productivity and multimedia software. |
Command-line Tools and Utilities – Command-line utilities and tools such as the *utils packages from the GNU project. |
Editors – Applications that are used for writing text documents and software programs. |
Security Tools – Tools for system and network security monitoring and detection, such as snort, nmap, and tcpdump. |
Messaging Software – Client-side applications and tools for email, WWW, news, and chat. |
Languages – The gcc compiler and several high-level (scripting) programming languages. |
Developer Libraries – Collections of libraries with software routines for developers. |
Developer Tools – Tools for software developers, such as autoconf, automake, and cvs. |
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GNOME 2.0 Desktop for the Solaris Operating Environment GNOME 2.0 is an advanced user desktop that is planned for inclusion in the Solaris 9 operating environment. GNOME 2.0 is designed to integrate seamlessly with the Internet. GNOME 2.0 provides a user experience that increases personal productivity. Built on free source software, GNOME is evolving into a standard across multiple UNIX platforms. The GNOME 2.0 desktop provides powerful new features, which include:
Test Drive the GNOME 2.0 Desktop – A Beta release of the GNOME 2.0 Desktop is available for download at http://www.sun.com/gnome/. This free download enables you to evaluate and test the capabilities of the GNOME 2.0 desktop prior to general availability. |