Re: Windows Vista is slowing the Navy down ??

In comp.os.linux.advocacy, Ivan Marsh
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on Fri, 16 May 2008 13:53:47 -0500
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> On Fri, 16 May 2008 14:44:09 -0400, Moshe Goldfarb wrote:
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>> On Fri, 16 May 2008 13:37:30 -0500, Ivan Marsh wrote:
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>>> *This should in no way be misconstrued as an endorsement of windows. I
>>> would not knowingly trust my life to a Microsoft OS.*
>> 
>> Ever been in a hospital?
>> If so ,you already have.
>> 
>> Ever go to the doctor?
>> If so, you already have.
>> 
>> Ever go to the dentist?
>> If so you already have.
>> 
>> Ever go to the pharmacy to get medications? If so you already have.
>> 
>> ....and so forth..
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> I said I didn't WANT to know.
>

Well, FWIW my dentist also uses Windows to keep track
of appointments.  AFAIK the drilling equipment and such
is not computer-controlled.  I wouldn't worry
unnecessarily.

Bear also in mind that Java's EULA has the following clause:

3. RESTRICTIONS. [...]  You acknowledge that Licensed
Software is not designed or intended for use in the design,
construction, operation or maintenance of any nuclear
facility. Sun Microsystems, Inc.  disclaims any express
or implied warranty of fitness for such uses.  [...]

(Personally, I'm not sure *any* language is explicitly
intended for use in the design of nuclear facilities --
or anything else, really.  It's a strange inclusion, though.)

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