Re: [Linux-aus] Airlines using free software/linux/open source software

[Jeff Waugh <jdub@perkypants.org>]

<quote who="Janet Hawtin">

> I am sure that folks are using a mix of technologies.  and web stuff is
> likely to be apache etc but wondered if there were some good international
> airlines making it known that they use free software.  Qantas looks to be
> thinking about it
> http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/soa/Qantas_flight_to_change/0,139023165,139167631,00.htm
> Just wondered if there were others talking about free software.

There are a heck of a lot of new inflight systems using FLOSS. Most recently
is Virgin's new A320 system:

  http://butterfeet.org/?p=6

There's interesting FLOSS stuff happening at both ends of the business. ;-)

- Jeff

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