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Today's researchers need the latest software and develop and optimize their high performance applications. Sun is there to help researchers with a wide array of software, tools, training, discussions and collaborations. Look at all we offer:
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Free Tools for Research
Sun Microsystems understands that sometimes having the right software tools makes all the difference in compute-intensive research. That's why we've been supporting the development of such tools for a number of years in our Centers of Excellence communities. You'll also find tools in other communities as well as in our EduSoft Academic Edition.
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Free Tools for Software Development
Millions of developers are using Sun technology platforms to create applications, services and games. Here are some of the key tools and environments:
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Free Discussions and Advice
Sometimes it's helpful to be able to ask a question of an expert, to seek a clarification from a fellow developer, or discover if others have had the same question. The SDN Academic Developer Program provides a number of ways for you to get and give answers.
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Education and Training
You feel a need to keep up-to-date with training and information on the latest software and tools that will enhance your research. Sun offers a wide range of education, from free web-based material to for-fee course putting you in contact with some of the brightest development minds in the Sun universe. Sun offers two major education areas:
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Open Standards-Based Software For Researchers
Open standards-based and open source software is making dramatic inroads across the desktops, labs, middleware, and backend systems in education. A global leader in alternatives to expensive, proprietary software suites, Sun Microsystems has something to cover most any need.
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Opportunities for Collaboration
This is the Participation Age. Sharing your skills, knowledge and time with others to product fantastic results which can change the world is what these groups are all about.
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