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MS to move into mission-critical areas with NT? Scary!
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Microsoft enters another vertical market with BackOffice:
the energy and utilities industries. Microsoft will work
with independent software developers that make applications
for industries such as mining and oil refining.
http://www2.computerworld.com/home/online9697.nsf/CWFlash/971107microsoft1A0B6
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I grew up in one of the refining capitals of the world (Houston, TX, near the
ship channel). I've worked in refineries for summer money. My dad is a
chemical engineer who used to build refineries, manage shutdowns and
turn-arounds, etc.
This bit of news scares the living bejeesuz out of me.
Can you imagine:
Foreman: Bob, we really need to get that stack shutdown, one of my men could
get hurt.
Operator: Well, I'll do it as soon as I apply Service Pack 3 and reboot from
this blue screen of death on the NT master server.
Loudspeaker: Emergency! Emergency! Accidental release! Please seek shelter.
Best,
Kendall Clark