RE: [SLUG] OT NT on train timetable screens vs indicator boards

[John Wiltshire]

From: DaZZa [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
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>On Fri, 1 Sep 2000, John Wiltshire wrote:
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>> I seem to recall some statistic that most ATMs actually run OS/2.
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>No. Believe it or not. Unix. NCR Unix, to be specific - especially on
>those ATM's with an NCR logo on them - which is a goodly percentage.
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>It's pretty cut down and customised, but it's basically a Unix kernel.

Fair enough.  Most of the embedded systems I've played with run a Unix, or
Unix-like kernel.  I think it has something to do with not reinventing the
wheel.  :-)

Ok, so we know the NCR ones run Unix.  I've been told the IBM ones run OS/2
(unverified).  Anyone know any others?

John Wiltshire


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