3-D OS

Slashdot refers to a pretty nifty R & D project that Sun is undertaking: the 3-D desktop. It’s called Project Looking Glass:

Called Project Looking Glass, these Java technology-based developments will bring 3D windowing capabilities to the desktop to offer a far richer user experience for work and “play.” But, it’s not only about “eye-candy,” it’s about creating an engaging user experience, one that can make communications and collaboration even easier.

I don’t know–it might just be eye candy. I’m not yet convinced that it would make me much more efficient. Having said that, there is one jaw-dropping moment in the well-presented and brief demonstration video. I won’t spoil it, but it’s one of those moments that changes the way you look at something that’s familiar to you. In this case, it’s your everyday desktop window.

On an unrelated side note, I’m always pleased when I get moderated up to a 5 in a Slashdot thread…it’s a rare occurrence.