I have installed Sun Java Desktop System on an older machine just to test it.

Sun impresses me with their Linux distribution. But first some critics: I have never liked the YAST installer, and that has not changed with this installation. I find the Redhat and Fedora installer much more intuitive to use. A better installer is needed. Another thing, that really shocked me was that the distribution came on 5 CDs. Sun wake up, how about doing a DVD?

As soon as the OS is installed, it both looks and runs smoothly. The boot is slick, the desktop is awesome, and I’m impressed. I only have to figure out why Sun called it Java Desktop! But that might have to do with what Sun plans to do with the distribution in the future?

To sum my first impressions up, it will defiantly be the Linux distribution that I will run in the future. I hope to be able to share some screenshots soon.