Northsider Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 I just ran into this article, and being a Linux user it made me wonder why Chicago buses have XP onbaord and not linux http://www.linux.com/feature/132871 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 At least they're not running Vista. Then nothing would ever work. But seriously, I tend to think that Linux is indeed a better choice for powering high-demand applications that run 24x7. I've been told that the self checkout machines at Jewel, which also run XP, tend to become very sluggish if they haven't been rebooted in a while. This is an issue that I doubt would occur on the Linux platform, considering its more robust architecture. I tend to think that corporate bureaucracy, combined with Microsoft's monopoly power, is the reason why Windows is often chosen for applications that would be better suited by Linux or another superior platform. But that's just my biased opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 If the inference from the link is to the fare collection equipment, CTA got whatever Cubic was providing at the time. Also, since the link refers to Mumbai (Bombay), I'm sure it is easier to get tech support there. Ask anyone who has dealt with Symantec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw4400 Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 I've been told that the self checkout machines at Jewel, which also run XP, tend to become very sluggish if they haven't been rebooted in a while. Tell me about it!!! I hate having to run these machines when they are like this, but I know how to fix the problem for good!!!(takes 10 lb. Sledgehammer to Self-Checkouts) DIE!!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 Glad to see you're back. But is it a coincidence that there is a thread bashing Windows, and then the server goes down, or the WRATH of GATES? :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 Glad to see you're back. But is it a coincidence that there is a thread bashing Windows, and then the server goes down, or the WRATH of GATES? ChicagoBus.org runs on Linux, not Windows, but then again the "wrath of Gates" likely has no operating system boundaries. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northsider Posted May 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 But seriously, I tend to think that Linux is indeed a better choice for powering high-demand applications that run 24x7. I've been told that the self checkout machines at Jewel, which also run XP, tend to become very sluggish if they haven't been rebooted in a while. This is an issue that I doubt would occur on the Linux platform, considering its more robust architecture. Indeed, Linux has a much more reliable uptime than windows and even Mac. The reason windows boxes become sluggish after time is because the hard drive fragments so much. Linux has very little, if any, fragmentation. This combined with very reliable stability of the OS makes it possible to run a linux box for years without a reboot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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