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Re: Why Microsoft? Microsoft vs. Linux

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Post by robmccoll »

TallGuyShort wrote: post #10

They ask a lot of questions they don't answer, and from my experience with both Windows and Linux, Linux can answer most of those questions far better than Windows. This is a joke. edit: example: "Will patching and security lead to downtime?" There's ksplice and kgraft and more - patch the kernel with no downtime. And even without using either, I can't remember the last time I had to reboot immediately because a patc…

Updating application software on Windows can be a pain as well since replacing the running binary must be done by the binary itself (otherwise it seems the file is locked). Which means that unless an application is specifically written to support it, upgrading in-place isn't an option (AFAIK).

Re: Why Microsoft? Microsoft vs. Linux

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Post by lowmagnet »

So, like others here I don't trust javascript, so I run HTTP switchboard. I got the following message:

"you may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. Please enable scripts and reload this page."

"a secured browser on the server"

where "secured browser" == one that has JS disabled (?)

"on the server": what is "something you shouldn't do on a server"

Re: Why Microsoft? Microsoft vs. Linux

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Post by robmccoll »

gregmorton wrote: post #2

In 2014, 97% of top supercomputers are Linux based. http://readwrite.com/2014/07/01/linux-world-domination-compl...

The cost of Windows server licenses for a 1,000+ node system would be prohibitively expensive. Many of the Cray systems run Cray's own OS. It's a bit easier to run Linux in a light-weight configuration. There is more existing software for management of such systems in Linux (both system management and job management). Most of the top (public) supercomputers (that anyone has bothered to run linpack on and publish the results) are also running academic software (think F/OSS built on F/OSS using F/OSS tools). Windows just doesn't stand a chance in that world.

Re: Why Microsoft? Microsoft vs. Linux

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Post by smanuel »

It's getting embarrassing. Are the marketing folks at MS completely clueless or maybe I'm the clueless one?

First it was the "Don't get scroogled" campaign, now this.

Oh, and the iPhone funeral fiasco too.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/10/microsoft-celebrates-wind...

They desperately need a Chief StayClassy Officer.

Re: Why Microsoft? Microsoft vs. Linux

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Post by robmccoll »

Ultimately, I wonder what development environment people prefer? For me, POSIX APIs and GNU/Linux extensions are far simpler to work with to do what I need and get the performance I want. Windows development just seems very heavy, and the APIs, while comprehensive, are incomprehensible.

Re: Why Microsoft? Microsoft vs. Linux

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Post by TallGuyShort »

motters wrote: post #16

Same old same old FUD campaigns. Perhaps Microsoft will never get a clue, but it doesn't matter to me because I'm not using any of their software. Also, you can't claim that your systems are secure and then not have the code publicly auditable. That's preposterous.

You also can't claim your code is developed with a "proven secure" process when you have to convince a court to let you hijack someone else's infrastructure to hack around the horrible security mess of your own products.

Re: Why Microsoft? Microsoft vs. Linux

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Post by TallGuyShort »

sremani wrote: post #17
petepete wrote: post #3

Fair enough, if you need AD, .NET, SQL Server etc. then choose Windows server. For everything else, Linux wins.

Would you like to elaborate by answering the questions posed there ? Concisely or verbosely. Linux Wins. Windows Sux is not the cookie-cutter answer I would expect on HN.

No I think I understand his point pretty well. The article's strongest arguments are interoperability with other Microsoft products. THAT's a weak argument. He's kind of parodying them. Even they tout Linux support as one of THEIR features.
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