When it comes to operating systems, Microsoft, IBM and Apple aren’t the only mega-companies with all the knowledge. Sun, with its Solaris OS, has years of expertise with Unix-based operating systems.

NEW YORK — The latest cell phones can show you the nearest bathrooms in San Francisco or which subway to take in London. They can also help with your diet by tracking calorie intake. Behind such ...

Sun Microsystems' Java Desktop System is a challenger to Windows that isn't quite ready for home users.But it is good enough to help scare Microsoft into cutting its prices. That's a huge benefit, ...