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Linux At The BBC [updated]

Posted by timothy on from the mike-myers'-muse dept.

KobyBoy writes "Damion Yates wrote a very nice and informative article about how the BBC is using Linux. Linux is quite widespread in their in-house server environment, their development environment and of course in their production environment. He even mentions the excellent support Donald Becker (from Linux NIC card support fame) has provided him." Update: 09/24 21:54 GMT by T : Whoops -- this article is pretty old. Make that, the BBC is still using Linux.

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  1. NIC Card by kasparov · · Score: 3, Funny

    Would that be a NIC card like an ATM Machine, or Windows 2000 being built on NT Technology?

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  2. So... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    ...will there be a new distro out? I can just see it now: BeebLinux: The Penguin with dry humor. Error messages: "Your bloody network isn't running, blokie. Besides, it's 4pm, time for tea and crumpets. BeebLinux has just paged the help for you, your tea will arrive shortly, love."

    The mascot. A female Tux with a crown, maybe? Or just pasting Tony Blair's face on Tux. Opening screen: The House of Lords filled to the brim with Penguins in powdered wigs...

  3. Re:BBC News != unbiased by rat7307 · · Score: 3, Funny

    Objective like (for example) CNN???

    sorry, couldn't resist

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  4. For extra fun, browse at -1... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    ...and sort Oldest first. Then sit back, read, and enjoy!