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The Most Stable Operating Systems Run Linux

2009-01-02T13:33:00.001-08:00

So here is the question:

What OS do YOU trust your life on? Any OS at all. From DOS - Windows Server 2003. BeOS, MacOS, MacOS X, BSD/OS, 386/BSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, FreeBSD, Linux (Which version + why)....

I'm wondering what people are going to say here really, but also, I'm wondering who can answer what the most stable OS in the World is. I'd really like to know. Even if it's not Linux.

Just remember this, if the OS crashes, you put your life on the line. So what is it? I'm sure waiting for the Windows Zealots of AO to reply, I REALLY want to see what you'd pick.

Now I just got home form the bar, and a show on TV about Haunted places is on so I'm going to watch that. When I get back I want some replys by people who are willing to discuss why they picked an OS they would trust their own life on.

If this was me and I had to pick a few OSs I KNEW wouldn't crash, here is what I pick:

SUSE Linux Enterprise (Even when I TRIED to make it crash, it wouldn't)

Slackware Linux (Same thing I can't get it to actually crash)

FreeBSD (The only time I've ever seen BSD crash was on my screen saver)

BSD/OS (See above)

Trusted Solaris and or Solaris 10 (Yea no one saw that one coming huh?) (I don't think Solaris HAS crashed, and come on, Solaris is BSD made proprietery anyway)

OS I would NOT let run this:

Windows 3.X

Windows 9X

Windows NT

Windows 2000

Windows XP (There are un-used icons on your deskt----------- BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP-----------)

DOS anything

Mandrake Linux (Linux may be just a Kernel and Mandrake is just as much Linux as what I wanted picked, however Mandrake is NOT as stable as my two picks)

Fedora Core (I wouldn't let this thing run my email)

Gentoo Linux (I don't need to die because Open Office, KDE and Gnome are compiling in the background)

RedHat Linux (I don't want up2date warning me of an update when the processor needs to be used for ME)

Linspire

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#16 HP 2133-KR922UT Mini-Note PC runs Linux

2008-12-31T15:37:00.000-08:00

HP 2133-KR922UT 8.9-Inch Mini-Note PC (C7-M 1.0 GHz Processor, 512 MB RAM, 4 GB Flash Drive, Linux)

[1]http://www.amazon.com/2133-KR922UT-8-9-Inch-Mini-Note-Processor-Flash/dp/B00170KD0Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=pc&qid=1230766522&sr=1-2

No Blackjack, Boycott Windows Mobile

2008-12-30T21:22:00.000-08:00

Eww... It runs Windows Mobile.

NO Java MIDP, NO LG Shine

2008-12-30T21:17:00.000-08:00

[1]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lg_shine

#15 Motorola ROKR E6 is Linux Based

2008-12-30T21:10:00.000-08:00

Runs on Linux OS!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorola_ROKR_E6

Boycott Symbian, Boycott the Nokia N95

2008-12-30T21:05:00.000-08:00

Boycott Blackberry

2008-12-30T20:56:00.000-08:00

The Blackberry is not based on open-source Linux software. It is built on its own closed OS.

[1]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:BlackBerry_8350i.jpg

Boycott Windows XP

2008-12-30T20:51:00.001-08:00

Boycott Windows CE

2008-12-30T20:47:00.000-08:00

#14 The Nokia 770 Internet Tablet

2008-12-30T20:39:00.000-08:00

originally announced at the LinuxWorld Summit in New York City on May 25.

[1]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nokia_770

Boycott Windows Mobile and Boycott Palm OS

2008-12-30T20:35:00.000-08:00

Palm Pilot not Linux Based Surprisingly

2008-12-30T20:27:00.000-08:00

Palm Pilots use Palm OS software which is CLOSED source.

Archos Generation 5 Runs Opera

2008-12-30T20:20:00.001-08:00

Though this product has only been hacked to run Linux[1], it does come preinstalled with Opera, a Linux based browser.

[1]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archos_Generation_5#Source_Code_Release

GFT Exploit

A software-only exploit called GFT was recently discovered for several Archos players, including the 605 WiFi and 705 models. This enables the user to run Linux commands directly on the system, and further uses this to install an SSH server on the system, allowing remote root access.

Beware, the 2.x versions of the firmware have disabled the ability to apply the GFT exploit. This is an undocumented fix on Archos' side and is not listed in the change-form for the release. They automatically include 2.0 and later on all newly shipping 605 units. So far they have not re-released their source-code as per GPL license since fixing the issue.

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QTopia

The 605 WiFi, along with, reportedly, the 705 WiFi and 604 WiFi, were successfully hacked to run the Linux platform QTopia with help from the same users who had done so on the older PMA400.. QTopia can only be installed on units that are compatible with the GFT exploit.

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openPMA-NG

The exploit also triggers the development of openPMA-NG, based on pdaXrom. Updates show compatibility for common Linux applications such as Gimp and Mozilla Firefox

Comment on The Kindle

2008-12-30T20:11:00.000-08:00

In terms of innovation, the Kindle is great. However. in terms of cost/benefit analysis, it doesn't make sense. For instance, the device is $359. Now, Krugman's new book is $14.97. I could buy almost 24 books for the price of the device alone. Also, since the books are downloads, I cannot re-sell them. Lastly, I want an elaborate library. Must they technologize reading?

#13 The Sony MYLO is powered by Linux

2008-12-25T17:58:00.000-08:00

[1]http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS4957394679.html

#9 The Nokia 810 Runs Linux and Allows Skype

2008-12-25T17:55:00.001-08:00

Linux + Skype= Perfection.

#12 GPX 2 Linux Based Gaming Device

2008-12-25T17:45:00.000-08:00

[1]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GP2X

Alternate device: [2]http://www.amazon.com/Gpx-Gb-Audio-video-Player/dp/tech-data/B0015YKWYY/ref=de_a_smtd

#11 TI-89 Linux Based Calculator

2008-12-25T17:42:00.000-08:00

#10 Dell Inspiron mini 9 Linux Based PC

2008-12-25T15:14:00.000-08:00

Dell Inspiron mini 9 - Black , Intel® Atom Processor® N270 1.6 Ghz , 1 GB DDR2 at 533MHz, 16GB Solid State Drive, EXTERNAL Portable CD/DVD-RW, Integrated 0.3M Pixel Webcam, Glossy 8.9 inch LED display (1024X600), Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950, Wireless 802.11g Mini Card, Ubuntu Linux

Price: $679.99

http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-mini-Processor®-Accelerator/dp/B001JKHFLW/ref=sr_1_124?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1230246815&sr=1-124

#9 Nokia N810 Linux Based Internet Tablet Device

2008-12-25T15:09:00.000-08:00

-Web 2.0 internet experience with Mozilla based browser, also works with Skype, Google Talk, and Gizmo

-4.1-inch LCD wide touchscreen and full QWERTY keyboard

-Stream and store MP3s and videos with high quality stereo sound

-2 GB onboard memory, which expands via Secure Digital, SDHC, MMC, miniSD, and microSD cards (with extender)

-Integrated GPS receiver

$373.30

http://www.amazon.com/Nokia-N810-Portable-Internet-Tablet/dp/tech-data/B000Y4AH3C/ref=de_a_smtd

#8 Motorola A1200 is a Linux Based Phone

2008-12-25T15:05:00.000-08:00

2.4" TFT ( 240 x 320 ) - camera - Bluetooth -

Price: $214.99

http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-A1200-Linux-camera-Bluetooth/dp/B000R4NFEC/ref=sr_1_47?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1230245896&sr=1-47

#7 XO Latop with Linux OS

2008-12-25T15:01:00.000-08:00

-Dual mode sunlight-readable display screen, 1200x900 resolution

-Video and still camera

-Rugged water resistant low power laptop, no hard drive

-Open Source, Linux OS, encourages community involvement and self-exploration

-Standard WiFi as well as 'Mesh' networking that allows laptops to communicate with each other with or without a network

Price: $399.00

http://www.amazon.com/One-Laptop-per-Child-Give/dp/B001GB87EI/ref=sr_1_38?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1230245896&sr=1-38

#6 Alpha 400 MIPS 400MHz 128MB 1GB 7" Linux Ultralite Notebook

2008-12-25T14:59:00.001-08:00

http://www.amazon.com/Alpha-400MHz-128MB-Ultralite-Notebook/dp/B001EXV2SQ/ref=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1230245896&sr=1-25

Price: $189.95

#5 Sylvania GNET28001SN Meso 8.9" Netbook PC is Linux based

2008-12-25T14:52:00.000-08:00

(1.6 GHz Intel Atom Processor, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, Ubuntu OS) White

Price: $344.99

http://www.amazon.com/Sylvania-GNET28001SN-Netbook-Processor-Ubuntu/dp/B0002GO60M/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1230244644&sr=1-18

#4: the CTL E09L is Linux based

2008-12-25T14:48:00.001-08:00

only $279.00 for this working computer: CTL E09L 9-Inch 2go PC Laptop (900 MHz Intel Celeron Processor, 512 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, Linux Preloaded) Bone/Grey

http://www.amazon.com/9-Inch-Laptop-Celeron-Processor-Preloaded/dp/B0016ONIS0/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1230244644&sr=1-17

#3: The Acer Aspire Solid State Hard-drive laptop is Linux based

2008-12-25T14:41:00.000-08:00

Acer Aspire One 8.9-Inch Netbook (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 16 GB Solid State Drive

#2 The Asus Eee PC Family is Linux-Based

2008-12-25T14:38:00.000-08:00

#1: The Amazon Kindle Is Linux Based

2008-12-25T14:34:00.000-08:00