International Space Station Linux Migration

AlexC · May 9, 2013

Linux Foundation Training Prepares the International Space Station for Linux Migration

https://www.linux.com/news/featured...ternational-space-station-for-linux-migration

“We migrated key functions from Windows to Linux because we needed an operating system that was stable and reliable – one that would give us in-house control. So if we needed to patch, adjust or adapt, we could.”
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With a goal of getting his team up to speed on developing applications in Linux, Chuvala was looking for solid training that would address various skill levels. The Linux Foundation’s training staff arranged two courses geared specifically for the USA/NASA team’s needs: Introduction to Linux for Developers and Developing Applications For Linux. Both training sessions were adapted to provide tailored instruction for the diverse group.
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Baserk · May 9, 2013

More awesomeness in that article (thanks for posting, AlexC);

“At the ISS, our constellation of users maxes out at six, all with very specific requirements and duties.”
To manage all of the astronaut’s needs Chuvala was looking for newer, more robust enterprise support, which was achieved by moving from a Scientific Linux distribution to Debian 6.
Along with the ongoing laptop support, a new challenge for Chuvala’s team is headed to the ISS – Robonaut (R2). Designed to take over some of the astronaut’s responsibilities, R2 will be the first humanoid robot in space.
Running on Linux, the robot can be manipulated by onboard astronauts with ground controllers commanding it into position and performing operations.
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R2Squeeze2? (pictures from NASA site)

TheWindBringeth · May 9, 2013

They made a huge mistake giving it human like hands. It is able to take our weapons away from us and use them! It is now biding time, waiting until they compound their mistake by attaching its lower torso. When fully mobile it will hunt down and eliminate the station crew.

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