Keeping you aware of current happenings.

8/12/05 - Updated course list to reflect the full range of available courses.

11/21/04 - Turned on dynamic STS web site.

11/02/04 - STS web site rewritten in PHP to be dynamic.

12/10/03 - Solaris x86 Free Again.
After a two year hiatus, users can once again download Solaris 8 & 9 for free

12/01/03 - Open Source Misconceptions.
This article has a detailed review of the Open Source Paradigm, and how it can benefit your development.

12/02/03 - Java Desktop System Golden Master Review.
This is the first full review of the final code of the Java Desktop from Sun. Pleanty of screen shots to wet your appetite.

11/25/03 - Solaris 10 - What's coming in 2004.
Check out some of the new features expected in Solaris 10. Including the VERY cool DTrace utility. - It's like truss for the kernel on steroids.

11/18/03 - Sun Wins Big in China.
Sun Microsystems enters into an agreement to supply the Java desktop to the worlds most populus nation.

11/18/03 - New DTrace feature in Solaris.
New functionality may make troubleshooting large scale servers a snap.

11/17/03 - Sun Announces deal with AMD.
Solaris and Java will be released for the AMD Opteron.

11/12/03 - Simonson Technology Services updates website.
We posted a new website today with updated look, feel, and much more content.

11/07/03 - Sun plans server with AMD Opteron.
Scott McNealy is expected to announce this on November 15th at Comdex.

11/04/03 - Novell to acquire SuSE.
Novell announced today that it entered into an agreement to purchase SuSE Linux. With SuSE, and Ximian Novell has become a significant Linux player. Read the article at: Slashdot

10/23/03 - Sun and Fujitsu rumors.
A looming deal between Sun and Fujitsu? Check out these articles at: The Register, and Reuters.

9/22/03 - STS Starts updating it's infrastructure.
We are in the process of doing server upgrades. This will ensure the security of our infrastructure and will increase performance in our web services.

9/15/03 - STS Starts setting up new Linux classroom.
We are currently installing and configuing a new classroom which will have 14 Dell workstations, configureable with whatever Linux distribution your company needs. Each desk will have room for your stuff; the room will have new projector, and be accessible from the Internet just as our current classroom.

9/9/03 - STS Acquires new hardware.
Simonson Technology Services purchased a large amount of equipment to supplement our expanding facility and growing infrastructure. We acquired 20 Dell Workstations, two SunFire V880's, a pair of Ultra 10's, and an Ultra 60. Additionally we got 14 Desks and Chairs, a podium, and a projector.