On Saturday 27 November 2004 21:46, Shaffer Paul wrote: > Bob, I think you might be surprised to know where Linux is being > employed these days. I'm talking about classifed defense programs at > the highest levels. I'm talking multi-BILLION dollar programs. Get > over yourself... Linux yes. Fedora core's probably not the best choice of Linux distributions. I'd look to one where I thought the vendor understands the importance of my systems and takes appropriate care with _his_ product. I'd not expect anyone to take the requisite care over FC. > > -----Original Message----- > From: fedora-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx > [mailto:fedora-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Robert L Cochran > Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 12:42 PM > To: samurai@xxxxxxx; For users of Fedora Core releases > Subject: Re: Where is the FC3 kernel Source? > > Sam Williams wrote: > >I apologize for not reading the release notes, but I'm in the process > >of trying to use FC for a multi-million dollar, multi- architectural > >aircraft control and simulation environment. So in addition to having > >two corporations, several executive VP's, severe deadlines, and > >insufficient staffing I now must read all the project documentation. > >Whether or not you realize it, changes like this can cause great > >management discomfort over the use of FC. > > > > > > Of course, if any part of the above claim about "a multi-million > dollar,....aircraft control...two corporations....executive vice > presidents..." project were true, you wouldn't be using Fedora Core for > it. You'd be using the software that various regulatory agencies like > the FAA expect you to. And you'd have hired some seriously competent > help. You sure wouldn't be on Fedora-List! -- Cheers John
