The problem regarding Windows and Linux in the automotive world is with the Manufacturers' and their software. While most of them have gone to web based java heavy portals ( with their own problems... ) it's the diagnostic tools technicians work with that keep the PC's locked into Windows. I'll occasionally test them against the Transgaming Active X enabler for Linux, but so far the bulletproof performance I need for the technicians just isn't there. If it wasn't for this niche area, I'd go Linux tomorrow across the entire company.
David Smith Systems Administrator Doan Family of Dealerships (585) 352-6600 ext.1730 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alan Bourke Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 8:33 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [NF] Nice Virus Story Gil Hale wrote: > Shame I will never see Linux or > Mac OS X replace Windows in the retail automobile dealership world. I > am stuck with Windows, and all the bad things that come with it. > Never say never. Had I come to you in 1985 and said that in 10 years the Berlin Wall will be gone and the Rooskies will be our big friends, you would have rapped me in the mouth for being so stupid. [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
