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9. Which is probably far cheaper than rewriting the control software for everything they control,

Reply to Historic NY (Reply #5)

Thu Dec 17, 2015, 05:55 PM

Dec 2015

because MS insists on making changes so the old drivers do not run properly, or even do not run at all, on the new software.
Everything from printers to video cards.
It has been my experience Linux doesn't have near that problem.

Can anyone imagine the information that MS could slurp up for these military systems, running Windows 10 because someone missed a check box or MS doing an update and turning some of the slurping back on?

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Windows XP spotted on Royal Navy's spanking new aircraft carrier [View all] Denzil_DC Dec 2015 OP

It is possible that some controls software they are using still requires XP liberal N proud Dec 2015 #1

Many years ago I had a client... TreasonousBastard Dec 2015 #6

I agree Mnpaul Dec 2015 #8

Some organizations can get special support contracts with Microsoft. drm604 Dec 2015 #2

I used to have my office PC set to display the OS2 Screen on bootup. lpbk2713 Dec 2015 #3

Should have gone for DOS 3.1. Denzil_DC Dec 2015 #4

US Navy paid millions to stay on Windows XP Historic NY Dec 2015 #5

Which is probably far cheaper than rewriting the control software for everything they control, -none Dec 2015 #9

IIRC the Air Force was still buying... discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2015 #7