Airplanes and Linux

Jun 13: Airplanes and Linux

I didn't mention this in my introductory post, but I love Linux. I'm a total Linux/Free Software/Open Source zealot.

Linux was my co-pilot (as linked from boinboing)

Apparently, the airline Song (related to Delta) uses Linux to run their seat-back entertainment system. This guy noticed it booting up when they power-cycled the airplane and took some photos.

As a Linux fanboy, I find this really cool. I'll understand if you don't. I see it as a smart way to add extra value to a flight without having to shell out a ton of money for the software. Money that, of course, would've affected the price of a ticket.

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Posted by ben in Tech on 06/13/05 17:47 | Comment (1) | Trackbacks (0)

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that's fantastic! has this made it to /. yet? if not, you could get two posts in a week. i'd try, but i'm convinced they have a personal vendetta against me.

#1 gary (Homepage) on 2005-06-14 17:53 (Reply)

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