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Most servers around the world run Linux. The same goes for almost all supercomputers. That's astonishing in a capitalist world where absolutely everything is commodified. Why can't these big tech companies manage to sell their own software to server operators or supercomputers? Why is an open, free project that is free for users so superior here?

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[-] PoopingCough@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

That's not really how Windows servers work. Most large enterprises are likely going to be using WSUS or other patch management for updates where you can choose exactly which patches you want and when to do them. Those updates do almost always require reboots, but again you can schedule those reboots at a time of your choosing.

[-] 3abas@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Even without WSUS, you can disable automatic updates and reboots. Plenty of Windows servers sitting there unpatched with uptime in years.

[-] PoopingCough@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

For sure, I honestly just added that bit so it would sound like i knew what i was talking about at least a little bit.

Also the idea of a windows server having an uptime in years gives me chills in a bad way.

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