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Re: Can I use Linux for my mission to Hyperion ?

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From: Nigel Reed
Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 04:35
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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

I was watching NASA TV during a shuttle mission and they had a PC crash.
You heard them running through a check list of how to bring up windows.

Regards
Nigel

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