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Ford To Move To Linux
KingDaveRa writes "The Register is reporting that motor giant Ford is switching to Linux for its sales systems, human resources, customer relations and infrastructure, referencing a report in yesterday's Scotland on Sunday. According to The Register, the biggest battle was over which Linux vendor to use - RedHat or SuSE." Update: 09/16 01:51 GMT by T : An anonymous reader points to this NewsForge report, according to which Ford is not moving to Linux.
DOES FORD RUN LINUX
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If I were an average Slashbot, this is exactly what I would post in response to the latest bullshit Linux article. It's just the redundant, mindless fluff the Slashtard mods go for. Add in a jab at the common saleplebian and you've got yourself at least a (+3, Informative).
Kudos to you, my good man.
For over two years now, my colleagues and I have contended that the Bizarre style of Open Source programming has produced a technically inferior product, Linux, that is only permeating the commercial market due to the industry's attempt to appease the cyber-political forces of GNU. Even the most outspoken, die-hard advocates of Linux concede that other Unix-based operating systems (i.e. FreeBSD, BeOS) are superior to Linux. Yet, unlike the concessions given when comparing Linux to other Unix-based operating systems, the zealots in the Windows vs. Linux Wars have made their positions quite clear, each believing in the superiority of their own operating system and each demonstrating that neither side is willing to budge on the issue. However, what if one side admitted that the other side's operating system was better? What if one side surrendered to the other? That's exactly what happened. On February 13, 2003, Red Hat conceded defeat to Microsoft in the category of operating system security.
Adversaries of Linux, including myself, have for years argued that Linux is not secure. Our strongest line of reasoning points to the Linux operating system's lack of adherence to TCSEC (Trusted Computer Security Evaluation Criteria) and CC (Common Criteria) standards. (Please note that I said adherence and not certification, because an operating system can still be secure by voluntarily adhering to TCSEC and CC standards without being officially certified.)
In a press release issued on February 13, 2003, Red Hat announced that security in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP3 is provably and certifiably superior to security in Red Hat Linux. Well, ok, Red Hat didn't say that with words , but it most certainly said that with actions.
What Red Hat actually did say with words was that it is pursuing CC certification for Red Hat Linux Advanced Server at Evaluation Assurance Level 2 (EAL2). That's right, EAL2, the second lowest level of security assurance. Remember, higher numbers are better. Just to put this into perspective for you, Mac OS X is CC EAL3 certified, Sun Solaris is CC EAL4 certified, and Microsoft Windows 2000 SP3 is CC EAL4 certified.
Those are some pretty loud actions, and they're saying some pretty interesting things. They're saying that Linux is two levels of security behind Sun Solaris, a Unix-based operating system. They're saying Linux is two levels of security behind its arch nemesis, Microsoft Windows 2000. They're saying Linux is a full level of security behind Mac OS X, an Open Source operating system based not on Linux but on BSD. They're saying that Linux is the epitome of mediocrity, that Linux, in its current state, simply isn't up to par when it comes to operating system security, and here's the clincher: they're saying that all those Linux evangelists who have been preaching about the so-called "superior" security of Linux have been lying to you.
You don't have to take my word for it. This is straight from the mouth of the beast. Well, perhaps it would be better to say that this is straight from the actions of the beast. While the beast tries to put a positive spin on this blow to the credibility of Linux by saying that it hopes to be at EAL4 sometime in the far, distant, unforeseeable future, the beast's hazy vision does not negate the lack of security in the here and now.
The old axiom is right. Actions do speak louder than words, and they're saying, "Linux sucks."
You goddamned ricer punk! Drive a real car, get a V8!!!
Look. I've been a non-IT person for about two years now. I know that's not so long compared to others, but it's one hell of an ego-blaster to me.
I want back in because I know I am one of the actually "tallented" ones and not just another "career seeker" trying to earn 60k+ for doing what is perceived as little to nothing. Back in the day, it took a really twisted individual to understand these computer systems and now it seems like everyone's an IT specialist.
Fortunately, most of these people are pretty worthless even if their resume looks pretty good. When I mention Linux to these people, they balk as if to say "Keep that Linux thing AWAY from me!!!" Some of these people are actually pretty smart folks themselves. That leaves companies to shop for people with actual Linux skills and experience.
With luck and positioning, they might be shopping for me soon. Here's to hoping! I'm ready to get out there and help the world to change and I've got the experience and resume to prove it. (In the last 3 IT jobs I had, I got to deploy and maintain Linux servers and technologies both as servers [ROCK Solid] and in product development.) I'm not afraid of this "new thing" like the rest of the Microsofties... still... now's a good time to pray... and plan.
What should I do next to get myself ready should the revolution come in quicker than expected?
Hmm, not sure if it's his daily driver (probably not) but he had a Porsche 959 a while back. Though technically illegal (never been emissions or crash certified for US sale) I doubt if many street cops would know, and don't know it's license plate status.
Actually I just read that a Porsche importer (in CA i think) has gotten the 959 street certified - A show car law allows them to bypass the crash test requirements and by replacing the engine management computer it could be verified as passing 1988 CA emissions tests
I saw this in the "Porsche" Magazine about 2 months ago.
This is about the truest statement about slashdot moderation.
Grandparent post hates on Fords, gets a 0-Flamebait.
Parent hates on Microsoft, gets a 4-Funny.
Go non-biased moderation.
What about GM?
autopr0n is like, down and stuff.
Is a "gay homosexual" like a double negative?