International Space Station (ISS) To Ditch Windows XP Laptops For Debian
Finally, a big win for the linux enthusiasts! The ISS (International Space Station) has decided to ditch their old Windows XP laptops in favor of Debian powered machines. This move might just strengthen the stand linux users have had for years - that the Linux based operating systems are more stable & reliable. Keith Chuvala, United Space Alliance contractor is the key driver of the switch from Windows XP to Debian in dozens of laptops operated at the ISS. Chuvala said that they needed an operating system that's more stable & reliable with more in-house control.
Tech news followers may remember that in 2008, the ISS had a big computer virus attack. Several ISS computers were affected by the Gammina.AG virus. An astronaut had bought an infected Flash Drive to the orbit - and the virus affected several machines on board.
The ISS will go with Debian 6 - which uses FreeBSD kernel. The system can run on most computer configurations. We're curious to know what the open source & linux community has to say about this development.
Tech news followers may remember that in 2008, the ISS had a big computer virus attack. Several ISS computers were affected by the Gammina.AG virus. An astronaut had bought an infected Flash Drive to the orbit - and the virus affected several machines on board.
The ISS will go with Debian 6 - which uses FreeBSD kernel. The system can run on most computer configurations. We're curious to know what the open source & linux community has to say about this development.
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