SUN宣布将以下工具免费发布:
Java Enterprise System middleware stack
他们相关的Java development tools
N1 management software
正如在2005 JavaOne 上提到的一样,Jonathan Schwartz 说:“Free is the lowest barrier to entry for acquiring a product...This is a way to get barriers to go down and revenues to go up. We're going to be driving for volume first and foremost, then figuring the right service to monetize that volume”
SUN打算发布一个单一的package包含以上所有的免费工具,叫做Solaris Enterprise System。
SUN将对所有软件只收取SUPPORT费用。