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Article #305Re: Can I use Linux for my mission to Hyperion ?
From: filesiteguy
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2004 15:36
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2004 15:36
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On Sun, 11 Jul 2004 22:42:46 -0500, "Dr. Ephemeron" <me@privacy.net> wrote: >Harlan Osier wrote: > >> Is it a good OS for space missions or is Windows XP better ? > >I don't think either one is normally used in spaceships. :P Ahh, but I forgot to mention - I flew last week to Florida via Song by Delta. In each seatback they have an LCD with Dish Network satellite as well as a trivia game and music stations. They had to reboot once. It was Linux! I was shocked to see Tux there - I think they were using RedHat, but my memory falters. kai www.perfectreign.com || www.filesite.org g2004 at g3prod.cotse.net
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