Space News!!
Jun. 9th, 2008 11:16 amOnly a few of you out there may be aware that the Phoenix probe on Mars uses Linux as its principle operating system. Well, it appears that a certain Redmond, Washington firm wants equal time, according to Bruce Perens, noted commentator on the computer scene.
That should keep the Vole happy. ^_^
After intensive protest from Microsoft Corporation regarding the use of the Linux operating system on the Phoenix Mars Probe, NASA has announced that it will use Microsoft Windows on a future probe mission. The new Bluescreen mission will test the ballistic impact of an instrument package on the Martian surface.
That should keep the Vole happy. ^_^
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