I am not the GP, but Microsoft uses Linux too. Microsoft provided research to CERN, not OS. CERN probably used Linux because it's highly customizable. Windows is too, but not to that extend, and it suits Microsoft just fine. Unlike FOSS zealots, they understand the importance of using right tool for the job.
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Seriously. And since it's Android powered they don't even have the advantage of recouping costs via games. Ultimate failure. Google sucks.
Well if anyone can be Anonymous, then Anonymous can attack scientists...
Sorry, but that crosses the line for me. Sony rootkit and all that was fine, but attacking scientists? No support from me.
I am not the GP, but Microsoft uses Linux too. Microsoft provided research to CERN, not OS. CERN probably used Linux because it's highly customizable. Windows is too, but not to that extend, and it suits Microsoft just fine. Unlike FOSS zealots, they understand the importance of using right tool for the job.