__/ [ thad05@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ] on Sunday 20 May 2007 06:16 \__
> Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> [I suspect it was only Airbus in the past]
>>
>> Boeing 777 - The Linux Penguin Lives
>>
>> ,----[ Quote ]
>> | Interesting how much Linux has made in roads into our lives. It
>> | seems that some of the aairlines who use the Boeing 777 are using
>> | Linux as their entertainment center.
>> `----
>
> Actually, on newer Boeing planes like the 777 or 7e7, Linux is also
> in the cockpit running the Electronic Flight Bag (an in-dash
> touchscreen computer). It has been a few years since I worked on
> that project, but I've since heard rumors that they will also be
> in Airbus pretty soon (if not already).
Both Airbus /and/ Boeing? Perhaps Sweaty B should stop travelling then.
There's risk that he'll break down the cockpit's door in order
to 'collect' his balance-sheet liability. :-)
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