Solaris Express Developer Questions
Currently I am running Solaris Express Developer however i noticed there is no Subversion or CVS installed by default.
The version I am running is as follows.
bash-3.00$ uname -a
SunOS solaris-devx 5.11 snv_55b i86pc i386 i86pc
Any ideas if there is a newer version, and whether it has subversion and cvs installed by default?
Thanks
[370 byte] By [
markwolfea] at [2007-11-27 4:55:52]

# 1
In terms of working out which version of solaris express you have, cat /etc/release would be more useful than uname -aBut as far as I am aware, no version of solaris express has svn or cvs installed by default.Download them from sunfreeware or blastwave.
# 2
Thanks.
I installed it via blastwave as you suggested and it is working well.
As far as releases i am using the following.
bash-3.00$ cat /etc/release
Solaris Nevada snv_55b X86
Copyright 2007 Sun Microsystems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Use is subject to license terms.
Assembled 12 January 2007
Would you know of a starting place for updates for Nevada. I have located some bugs that have been resolved in later builds but i have no idea how to update...
# 4
I have looked at the latest download for Solaris Express, Developer Edition 2/07 which is what I am running now.
I have connected the Sun Update Manager and I receive no updates.
Currently I am trying to use this as my development platform/workstation at work. Developing java applications seems to be well catered for however some sections of the desktop environment look a little rough.
I am having issues printing from Evince and Gimp, which seem to be using a different printing interface to other applications.
It seems that this "Developer Platform" may be a little green for use as a workstation without some proper update mechanisms...
# 7
You've got me there.
It is supposed to be a snapshot of what will appear in upcoming standard solaris versions.
So maybe its there for internal testing.
I have to admit I don't actually use solaris express myself. So its possible I'm mistaken about some things.
You could try asking on the open solaris forums.