ATM operators eye Linux as alternative to Windows XP

[Venustus]

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http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9247096/ATM_operators_eye_Linux_as_alternative_to_Windows_XP

Computerworld - Some financial services companies are looking to migrate their ATM fleets from Windows to Linux in a bid to have better control over hardware and software upgrade cycles.

Pushing them in that direction apparently is Microsoft's decision to end support for Windows XP on April 8, said David Tente, executive director, USA, of the ATM Industry Association (ATMIA).

"There is some heartburn in the industry" over Microsoft's end-of-support decision, Tente said.
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[Rahadian Putra]

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[sunil22]

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[Cats-4_Owners-2]

Interesting article, I read it all. Thanks, Mate!
" ..financial services companies are looking to migrate their ATM fleets from Windows to Linux in a bid to have better control over hardware and software upgrade cycles."
Now, as the rest of the world pries XP from our cold dying hands, does this truly mean Linux will provide better security, and should my wife start listening to me when I bug her to go '..into the bank'?