Australia's Great Linux-Based Satellite Network 170
yBshy4 writes "This article may interest the Slashdot folk. LinuxWorld Australia is reporting on Australia's largest satellite network, covering some 800,000 square kilometres, or most of the state of New South Wales, has gone live. The network consists of 75 Linux-based satellite routers that provide Wi-Fi (802.11b) connectivity to country towns that are unable to get DSL. The routers are engineered by Ursys and run Debian providing gateway services such as DNS and mail. According to the article, Ursys chose Debian 'because of its packaging support, which facilitates the ability to push updates to the routers remotely.' Ursys tried to use Windows but it was 'too unstable.' Hopefully this is an important step to providing better Internet access to regional areas across Australia. Anyone know of similar Internet access projects around the world?"
Linux on the routers (Score:4, Funny)
Damn (Score:5, Funny)
Good thing, that would have been one big ass Clippy to deal with.
Re:Damn (Score:2, Funny)
"I'm sorry, Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that".
*Frantically hits the escape key*.
Re:Linux on the routers (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Linuxworld's advertising (Score:0, Funny)
What I learned from linuxworld.com.au: Windows Server offers a saving of 11%-22% over Linux in 4 out of 5 workload scenarios.
Yeah, you think they could choose their sponsors a bit more carefully.
Re:Damn (Score:3, Funny)
*Yes I would*
Windows has encountered a problem and needs to shutdown
Any work not saved may be lost. We are sorry for any inconvenience
Has this been approved by SCO? (Score:1, Funny)
Re:$3500/GB? (Score:3, Funny)
It's a veritable bargain at $2,658.79 US!
Common sense? (Score:2, Funny)
Me too.
Review (Score:5, Funny)
[*] mentions australia
[*] bashes windows
[*] praises linux
[*] mentions debian
[*] misleading headline (only the router runs linux)
[*] mentions wireless internet
[*] spell checked
Nice work, Tim!
Re:My wallet just shriveled. (Score:2, Funny)