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Windows PCs crashing worldwide due to CrowdStrike issue (mashable.com)
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[–] catloaf@lemm.ee 8 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Because "just run Linux lol" is unrealistic and naive, it gets said on every thread, and it gets incredibly tiring.

[–] sunzu@kbin.run -4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

i guess running Windows PC is realistic and smart lol

[–] catloaf@lemm.ee 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

When I have a very large, very expensive piece of manufacturing equipment whose control software only runs on Windows, yes, it is.

[–] sunzu@kbin.run 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

specific use case requires specific set up...

[–] catloaf@lemm.ee 2 points 4 months ago

Exactly. Thus, downvotes.