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> If you use a specialised, highly adapted version of an OS, why not base it on Linux? Why not something that isn't made of "swiss cheese"? With an old Linux s
by dom0 9y ago
> If you use a specialised, highly adapted version of an OS, why not base it on Linux?
Why not something that isn't made of "swiss cheese"? With an old Linux system you have exactly the same problems as with an old Windows, probably even more.
Sticking "Linux" and "Open Source will save this" into it does not tangibly improve the situation.
(There are operating systems with a very good maintenance, stability and security track record that could be used for some of these cases, but seemingly aren't)
- dx034 9y agoYou could potentially patch the kernel without support from another company. If Microsoft never gave them the source code, could they fix a bug with no help from Microsoft?
- PeterisP 9y agoIt's reasonable to assume that they have access to Windows XP source code and also the extended non-public support for Windows XP by Microsoft itself; MS is known to provide such services to defence contractors.
- dx034 9y agoBut can you build the kernel by yourself? Aircraft carriers are designed for several decades, so you need to make sure that you could fix a bug in 2035. Wouldn't rely on a contract there. Especially if it's a company in another country (even for allies).