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U.S. ITS project chooses Parvus Linux computers as in-car servers

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Parvus Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of the Eurotech Group, has announced that the Vehicle Infrastructure Integration Consortium (VIIC) in the U.S. has selected its DuraCOR 1100 computer for the federally-funded Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) initiative aimed at reducing highway congestion and collision prevention.

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Glad they are going with Linux. Can you imagine if the system were MS based? Your car on auto pilot or the traffic server locks up at 6:45 am. Blue Screen of Death would bring on a whole new meaning.
Oh, speaking of airbags...
someone save this page ....just curious about 'future BSOD's' ... ;-P

http://en.beijing2008.cn/bocog/bocognews/headlines/n21411088...
Quoting:By working with global technology leaders like Microsoft, we will be able to create a robust computing experience that is familiar, easier, safer and more connected for the participants, and in so doing, contribute to the concept of Hi-Tech Olympics.


Quoting: At Microsoft, we share many of the same values as the Olympic Spirit, including social responsibilities, respect for others, being helpful, ongoing achievements and the belief in people. As part of its commitment to China and Olympic Spirit, Microsoft will continue to provide software tailored to the diverse demands of the China market thereby helping people realize their potential.


ROFL There's so much wrong with that I don't know where to start....

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