As a guy who works with Building Automation Systems I can (at least anecdotally) confirm that Windows is not the biggest concern in HVAC systems.
In spite of being classified as enterprise level apps, some/most BAS applications are way behind what most/.ers would consider an acceptable tech base for 2008. The better ones are semi-stable with OK navigation (for 1999), but it goes downhill from there.
Having some old boxes with NT is one of the lower tech-related concerns because 1) a building that old (10-15 years and up) has other - larger - hardware issues 2) the app would suck on any OS.:)
You know you're ready to "delurk" and post your first comment when:
1) You know exactly which xkcd comic is being referenced based solely on the context.
2) You click the link and verify you are correct.
3) You have the following internal struggle: Do I browse back and post on/. for the first time or do I stay at xkcd and hit the Random button.
4) ???
5) Profit.
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"I don't think you CAN do this..."
You know... I could have gone the rest of my life without hearing that particular sound byte again.
:)
Wait... I'm now going to have weird dreams about a shy gypsy... Never Mind. Thanks!
As a guy who works with Building Automation Systems I can (at least anecdotally) confirm that Windows is not the biggest concern in HVAC systems.
/.ers would consider an acceptable tech base for 2008. The better ones are semi-stable with OK navigation (for 1999), but it goes downhill from there.
:)
In spite of being classified as enterprise level apps, some/most BAS applications are way behind what most
Having some old boxes with NT is one of the lower tech-related concerns because 1) a building that old (10-15 years and up) has other - larger - hardware issues 2) the app would suck on any OS.
Obligatory xkcd.
You know you're ready to "delurk" and post your first comment when:
/. for the first time or do I stay at xkcd and hit the Random button.
:)
1) You know exactly which xkcd comic is being referenced based solely on the context.
2) You click the link and verify you are correct.
3) You have the following internal struggle: Do I browse back and post on
4) ???
5) Profit.