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McDonald's Germany Moves to SuSE Linux

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the would-you-like-fries-with-that dept.

sglafata writes "Novell has made an announcement that McDonald's is moving towards Linux. 'With more than 30,000 restaurants around the globe and more than 1,200 in Germany alone, McDonald's is the undisputed market leader in the fast food sector.'"

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  1. Re:soo... by NickeB · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    "I'll have a MacTux please"?

    I wonder why they didn't stick to Windows... a company that profits on bloating people should use a bloated OS...

  2. Re:soo... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Think about it - how much would it cost to ship roadkill kangaroos from australia?


    Why bother shipping when Mexicans come across the border for free.

  3. About as much as... by nonameisgood · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    It costs to ship bubble wrap (think mostly air) from China to Home Depot. I hope they keep the SARS-contaminated air to themselves. How can this be a good idea.

    Back on topic: I had told my wife some time ago that once McDonalds jumped the SCO ship, it would sink. Silly me, I thought MS had positioned themselves to grab McD's business.

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