At work we use a windows server, only because they had to have exchange. Also a partner company of ours makes a hardware box for recording video and they use windows xp embedded. They have all kinds of problems with the box, a lot of which are due to poor drivers.
The reason people use Windows XP embedded on devices is that it is easy for them. They can buy COTS hardware and have system booted up in a few hours. Then they can write their code on a desktop and run it on the box. The problem of course is that they have to deal with XP. Personally I have XP desktop machines and Linux servers at home. I reboot my desktops weekly and never reboot the Linux servers. Trampas -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of archer Sent: Friday, August 11, 2006 6:08 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: Alert on Critical Microsoft Messenger ServiceVulnerability I accidentally hit two keys on an ATM the other day and it crashed. It rebooted automatically as Windows XP. It was amazing that a bank would use Windows XP when it is the target of so many attacks. Also, it seems like nearly all the local small businesses, professionals, etc. are using Windows workstations and Windows servers. Is Windows so much better than other workstations/servers that others cannot compete? Gerry ---------------------------------------------------- ----- Original Message ----- From: "Craig McCluskey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > On Thu, 10 Aug 2006 23:03:29 -0500 "LT Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> WinDoze systems can be configured to automatically grab updates. That is >> how my work computer is set and when I walked into work today I had to >> reboot due to updates. > The operative phrase being, "can be configured." > Just in case someone doesn't know about the current problems, they do > now ... > Craig _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
