[Sussex] McLinux

[Mike Diack]

This is pretty big news isn't it, I'm impressed.
Shame I still prefer Burger Kings burgers though!
Mike
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Geoff Teale" <gteale at cmedltd.com>
To: "LUG email list for the Sussex Counties" <sussex at mailman.lug.org.uk>
Sent: Friday, June 11, 2004 8:55 AM
Subject: [Sussex] McLinux


> It is being reported this morning that McDonald's is switching to 
> Linux.  Initially this will in Germany only but it is considered a pilot 
> for their entire infrstructure.
> 
> They are using SuSE, and Novell's press release can be found here:
> http://www.novell.com/news/leadstories/2004/jun7/
> 
> To save time, here are the "soundbites":
> 
> "The important role Linux already plays for professional users is 
> obvious in our daily conversations with customers.  From medium-sized 
> enterprises to global players like McDonald's, Linux is utilized in 
> various scenarios or in the concrete planning stage. SUSE LINUX enables 
> us to offer market-oriented solutions and cooperate with the leading 
> Linux provider."
> 
>  "All in all, an enormous stability and availability is clearly 
> evident. The implementation of SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server has resulted 
> in uptimes of more than 400 days - interrupted only due to extensions on 
> the hardware side. The superior scripting capability enables maximum 
> flexibility for reacting to new challenges, enabling shorter 
> implementation times."
> 
> -- 
> Geoff Teale
> 
> 
> 
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