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Insider's Look at High-Tech High-Speed Navy Vessel

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the thats-a-lot-of-steel dept.

Xidus writes "Computerworld is running an article on the technology behind the US Navy's newest HSV (High Speed Vessel), focusing on interfaces designed to reduce the number of personnel needed on the bridge. Lots of pretty pictures. No word on OSes, although Mozilla is mentioned, and UNIX-ish desktops are visible, along with some nifty virtual-reality tactical displays. Would you like to play a game?"

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  1. off the shelf? by AssProphet · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Nearly every function of the ship, from navigation and steering to engine and damage control, is conducted and monitored using commercial, off-the-shelf hardware and software."

    hmm I guess I've been shopping on the wrong shelves

    1. Re:off the shelf? by Scoria · · Score: 5, Funny

      A similar product is available here.

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