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FAA May Ground Vista In Favor Of Google

Migrating to an upgraded operating system at the Federal Aviation Administration may mean going with a Linux distribution instead of Microsoft's Windows Vista.

Government Agencies Ban Windows Vista

In the past, large organizations have been reluctant to switch over to a new Microsoft operating system due to factors of cost, new training, and the possibility unknown bugs still lurking about in the software. In this case, however, reluctance has given way to outright refusal.

FAA Ponders Switch to Linux, Premier Apps

Growing consumer disappointment with Windows Vista, coupled with the need of major businesses and government agencies to begin assessing long-term computing needs, seems to be forcing IT professionals to consider non-Microsoft alternatives for their operating system and office suite applications.

GAO Not Impressed By FAA IT Security

Security through obscurity isn't the best model for keeping attackers out of the country's aviation computer systems.

FAA Making Sure Boeing 737 Doesn't Explode

With the help of aircraft makers, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) often requires aircraft owners to make changes to their planes.

FAA Wants Boeing TO Reduce Fire Risk

The FAA wants Boeing to reduce the cabin insulation on up to 1,600 of their planes due to fire risk.