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October 12th 04, 12:16 PM
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http://www.channel4.com/news/2004/10...9_windows.html
A little bit worrying to say the least. Keith (Southend) http://www.southendweather.net |
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October 12th 04, 12:40 PM
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keith.r.harris wrote:
http://www.channel4.com/news/2004/10...9_windows.html A little bit worrying to say the least. Keith (Southend) http://www.southendweather.net We use XP/2000 for our automation motion control systems - using a PCI card with embedded processors. If windows crashes, the card still runs and the machine still functions - I assume there will be similar controls on military hardware (and indeed dual redundancy as in oil rigs etc.). |
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October 12th 04, 04:44 PM
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keith.r.harris wrote:
http://www.channel4.com/news/2004/10...9_windows.html A little bit worrying to say the least. Keith (Southend) http://www.southendweather.net hmmm - Lets put the most insecure operating system on the market on the systems which need the greatest security. There must have been some very hefty brown envelopes exchanged. -- Brian Wakem |
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October 12th 04, 05:31 PM
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On Tue, 12 Oct 2004 17:44:47 +0100, Brian Wakem wrote:
keith.r.harris wrote: http://www.channel4.com/news/2004/10...9_windows.html A little bit worrying to say the least. hmmm - Lets put the most insecure operating system on the market on the systems which need the greatest security. They admit it themselves - it's the reason they won't put Windows in the nuclear subs. So they are only half stupid... -- Dave |
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October 13th 04, 06:36 AM
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On Tue, 12 Oct 2004 18:31:47 +0100, Dave Ludlow
wrote: On Tue, 12 Oct 2004 17:44:47 +0100, Brian Wakem wrote: keith.r.harris wrote: http://www.channel4.com/news/2004/10...9_windows.html A little bit worrying to say the least. hmmm - Lets put the most insecure operating system on the market on the systems which need the greatest security. They admit it themselves - it's the reason they won't put Windows in the nuclear subs. So they are only half stupid... They would be useful for fish watching on long underwater stints! |
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October 14th 04, 08:27 AM
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keith.r.harris wrote:
http://www.channel4.com/news/2004/10...9_windows.html A little bit worrying to say the least. Keith (Southend) http://www.southendweather.net Brings a new meaning to the "blue screen of death". Graham |
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