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Artemis computer running two instances of MS outlook; they can't figure out why

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Re: Artemis computer running two instances of MS outlook; they can't figure out why

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I want to say something like "oh well, this is certainly a non-critical piece of software". Hopefully it's the convenient dashboard and there are other, more hardened consoles for fallback or something. But in all seriousness, and without glibness or sarcasm: I cannot comprehend how there is any "unexpected" software running on that spacecraft, regardless of operating system. EDIT*** For those who like me only watche…

And connected to the network!

Re: Artemis computer running two instances of MS outlook; they can't figure out why

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Oh ya I remember how some computer pulled a windows update over a satellite connection during a research flight (aircraft). That was super expensive, wow. Now Microsoft servers are banned at the outgoing point since you couldn’t reliably stop it the computer itself and new teams with new computers come in.

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>"Is it just me that finds it terrifying that theres any Windows bits on a spaceship?" SpaceX Crew Dragon console interfaces are entirely React apps

Everything is terrifying in computing these days, and bringing it to space rockets makes it even more terrifying.

Re: Artemis computer running two instances of MS outlook; they can't figure out why

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Why in the name of all that's holy would you use a Microsoft product on a mission like this? Just about the only thing you can trust about MS is that their software is buggy.

USS Yorktown, the aegis missile carrier comes to mind for some reason.

I think it was the same ship which shot down a passenger airliner.

Re: Artemis computer running two instances of MS outlook; they can't figure out why

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We migrated earlier this year and had a similar problem. Outlook (classic) works differently than the OWA version. They keep the classic version so people don't spontaneously throw a chair out a window. It's being phased out slowly.

I'm betting in 15 years, people will still be using Outlook (classic). This is the culture.

Re: Artemis computer running two instances of MS outlook; they can't figure out why

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We migrated earlier this year and had a similar problem. Outlook (classic) works differently than the OWA version. They keep the classic version so people don't spontaneously throw a chair out a window. It's being phased out slowly.

I'm betting in 15 years, people will still be using Outlook (classic). This is the culture.

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Re: Artemis computer running two instances of MS outlook; they can't figure out why

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computer virus

noun

    A program which can covertly transmit itself between computers via networks (especially the Internet) or removable storage such as CDs, USB drives, floppy disks, etc., often causing damage to systems and data.

    A software program capable of reproducing itself and usually capable of causing great harm to files or other programs on the same computer.

Re: Artemis computer running two instances of MS outlook; they can't figure out why

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Why in the name of all that's holy would you use a Microsoft product on a mission like this? Just about the only thing you can trust about MS is that their software is buggy.

USS Yorktown, the aegis missile carrier comes to mind for some reason. I think it was the same ship which shot down a passenger airliner.

“Guns don’t kill people, Windows does”?
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