SUN Project Looking Glass: Amazing 3D Desktop

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around SUN's "Project Looking Glass," focusing on its 3D desktop capabilities and potential functionalities. Participants explore the implications of using this technology on different operating systems, particularly Solaris and Linux, and express their excitement and curiosity about its features.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express enthusiasm for the 3D desktop concept, describing it as their "dream desktop."
  • There is uncertainty about the accessibility of the video links, with one participant suggesting it may be a browser or codec issue.
  • One participant wonders if a Sun workstation is necessary to utilize the full functionality of Project Looking Glass.
  • Questions arise regarding the functionality of annotations on web pages, specifically what happens to notes when a browser is closed.
  • Some participants speculate that notes may need to be saved along with the webpage, possibly as a type of bookmark.
  • There is mention of the open-source nature of the project, with one participant expressing concerns about hardware compatibility for running it on their Linux system.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share excitement about the project, but there are multiple competing views regarding its requirements and functionalities, particularly concerning hardware needs and the handling of annotations.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include uncertainty about the specific hardware requirements for running Project Looking Glass and the exact nature of how annotations are managed within the application.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to individuals exploring 3D desktop environments, users of Solaris and Linux operating systems, and those curious about open-source software developments.

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ShadowKnight said:
Now this is the desktop of my dreams!
I couldn't see the first link; it just comes up as text. The demo in the second one is great, though.
 
I just checked, the first link still works, maybe your browser settings or a missing codec? Likely the video you saw in the second link is the same as the first though.
 
That is pretty cool. I wonder if you'll need a Sun workstation to get that kind of functionality. Putting notes on the back of windows and such is pretty sweet.

One thing though...say you're looking at a website and you do annotate a note on the back like was shown...what happens to that note when you close your browser? Do you have to save that page?
 
I'd assume you have to save it - maybe it saves the note and webpage as a type of bookmark? It is going to function on both Solaris AND LINUX, so I'll actually get to use it since I don't like SUN workstations :smile:

It looks like the open source code is actually available now but I doubt my LINUX box has hardware to run this - I need an upgrade first.
 

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