Solaris[tm] 8 Foundation Source Program

Welcome to the Solaris 8 Foundation Source Program!

Thanks for your interest and welcome to the Solaris[tm] 8 Foundation Source Program. Now you can view the source code for the Solaris 8 Operating Environment -- the dot-com platform -- at home or at work without paying a huge source code fee.

Solaris 8 Foundation Source is the original Solaris 8 source code; Solaris 8 Updates originate from this base source code. It is a blend of source code (not updates) developed by Sun and binaries developed by our partners. You must have the original Solaris 8 build environment in order to build the Solaris 8 Foundation Source code.

The Solaris 8 Foundation Source is available through the purchase of a media kit or as a Web download. The media kit costs $75 (U.S.) and contains all of the CDs (including the source code) and documentation you need to view and build the Solaris 8 Foundation Source.

To build the Solaris 8 Foundation Source you must have a Solaris 8 FCS version of the operating environment (SPARC[tm] or Intel Platform Edition) and Sun Visual WorkShop[tm] C++ 5.0 on your computer. If you do not have these products, you can obtain them through this program by ordering a media kit.

The download consists of:

Solaris 8 Foundation Source

The media kit build environment consists of:

Solaris 8 Foundation Source
Solaris 8 FCS Operating Environment (binaries) for SPARC or Intel Architecture platforms
Sun Visual WorkShop C++ 5.0 (try-and-buy version) for SPARC or Intel Architecture platforms (contains the C and C++ compiler needed for the build)

Approximate download times

Get Solaris 8 Foundation Source

You must register to participate in this program. Please select your preference for access to the Solaris 8 Foundation Source from the options listed below:

Option #1: I'd like to download the Solaris 8 Foundation Source: This will allow you to register for the Solaris 8 Foundation Source download program. Once you've registered you will be directed to a site that contains the Solaris 8 Foundation Source License Agreement. To complete registration for this program, simply print out the agreement, complete it, sign it, and fax it back to the Sun Download Center. Once we receive and verify this information with your registration information, we will send you the URL and serial number to download the viewable source product. Approximate turn around time after receipt of your fax is 72 hours.
Option #2: I'd like to purchase a Solaris 8 Foundation Source media kit: You may submit your order today. Cost for the media kit is $75.00 (U.S.) The media kit will begin shipping after December 15, 2000.

Of Interest:

Enter the Solaris 8 Foundation Source Discussion Forum.
This site is protected. You must first register for this program and accept the Solaris 8 Foundation Source license agreement before you can obtain the serial number necessary to access this site. If you have completed these steps and do not have or have lost your serial number, you can retrieve it by following the processes described on our Frequently Asked Questions Web site (See question #13).
- Need status on your media kit shipment or download process? Send an e-mail to csr-customer-service@sun.com
- Have a question about the program? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page
- Need to view or print the license agreement? Visit the Solaris 8 Foundation Source license agreement page.
- Solaris 8 Foundation Source package description.
- The Solaris[tm] Operating Environment is an extremely powerful platform, and most customers derive substantial benefit from being able to rely on experienced support professionals. A variety of support options are available at affordable prices. For additional information, visit the Solaris Developer Connection.


Developers	Education
The Solaris 8 Operating Environment is a sound architecture that embraces the network, promotes the efficient development of reusable code modules, and simplifies data interchange, making it easier to create software that performs well in today's highly distributed, heterogeneous computing environments. Try this free source program if you want to develop applications for the Solaris Operating Environment. Interested in additional developer information? Visit Sun's Developer Web site.	View leading-edge technology source code. Understand what it takes to build and compile a dot-com Solaris 8 Operating Environment. Practice developing programs that will run on a Solaris 8 FCS Operating Environment. Interested in additional education programs and information? Visit Sun's Worldwide Education and Research Web site.
Technical Support Service Provider	Support Options
View leading edge technology source code. Debug pesky application or driver source code. Practice developing programs that will run on a Solaris 8 FCS Operating Environment.	Solaris 8 Foundation Source Discussion Forum Developer Support - Various developer specific support offerings. Education Support Programs - Various education support programs.