[LUNI] Linux at Local Businesses

Eric MacAdie eric at macadie.net
Mon May 5 11:58:14 CDT 2008


I had to print something recently, so I went over to the local Internet 
cafe. The PC I used was running Ubuntu.

Eric MacAdie


Michael Labowicz wrote:
> Hi Luni,
> I just thought I'd mention that I saw Ubuntu being used to run the
> mechanic's terminals at Duke of Oil.  I think they were being used to run an
> old dos inventory program in dosbox.  In the past I've also seen Linux
> (Knoppix) being used in a similar capacity at the Great Escape.  It's nice
> to see small chains and local businesses leveraging the advantages that
> Linux offers over legacy systems.  Has anyone else noticed Linux being used
> at other local businesses?  Does it make you want to frequent them more
> often? :)
>
> Regards,
> Michael Labowicz
>   



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