Sun, Google In Software Distribution Pact

So here it is: Sun and Google have agreed to a multi-year pact to distribute Sun’s software technologies that offer a potential alternative to Microsoft’s dominance of business users’ desktops…they would jointly promote Java Desktop and Open Office, Sun’s OS and office productivity software systems.

AP: Under the deal, Sun’s Java Runtime Engine will be offered as an option to users who download the toolbar application that allows users to quickly run searches and find other information from Google. The toolbar currently works only on computers running Microsoft Internet Explorer and the Firefox browser.

Some more details in the release

Also read this: “Google and Sun deal: That’s it?

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