[olug] [OT] At 6:10AM, International Space Station overhead WNW to SE. *nix up above

[Rob Townley]

ExtremeTech says it is all Linux now.  A virus from WinXP infected all
onboard laptops.  SpaceX uses Linux as well.

Debian 6 and RedHat.

http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/155392-international-space-station-switches-from-windows-to-linux-for-improved-reliability
On Sep 29, 2014 2:24 AM, "Rob Townley" <rob.townley at gmail.com> wrote:

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> From: <HQ-spotthestation at mail.nasa.gov>
> Date: Sep 28, 2014 7:02 PM
> Subject: SpotTheStation
> To: <United-States-Nebraska-Omaha-AM at lists.hq.nasa.gov>
> Cc:
>
> > Time: Mon Sep 29 6:11 AM, Visible: 5 min, Max Height: 79 degrees,
> Appears: WNW, Disappears: SE
>
> In this case, 90° is directly overhead, 0° is the horizon, so 79° I would
> hope is visible even with obstructions.
>
> Been taking the ISS for granted. Not thrilled that Putin runs the Soyuz so
> can't wait for Elon Musk to deliver.
>
> P.S. Might not actually be off topic since there is some form of *nix on
> the ISS.
>