Post #2996099
2026-04-02 16:20 UTC
Replies (4)
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@riskable@programming.dev 2026-04-02 16:43
My question exactly: The computers should be purpose-built, *including* the operating system. Why TF aren't they using something like NASA Linux‽ If they made it open source you bet your ass they'd get shittons of free support from the global community! If they're running my software I'd be willing to hop on a call with the command center on any day at any hour! "Yes, I know it's Christmas but NASA is having some trouble with a systemd script **on a space ship that's currently in space**..."
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@SuiXi3D@fedia.io 2026-04-02 17:57
Very likely that some degree of funding came from MS, usage of MS software is likely part of the contract.
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@FauxLiving@lemmy.world 2026-04-02 22:21
What the article fails to mention is that this is on Commander Wiseman's personal Surface Pro and not on any mission-related systems.
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@ayyy@sh.itjust.works 2026-04-02 20:25
Because a Microsoft sales rep bought a prostitute and cocaine for some senator.