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Within two years, every Delta pilot will be using a Surface 2
In an unexpected turn, Delta has informed employees that it will be issuing a Surface 2 running Windows 8.1 RT to every pilot over the next two years. The airline ran an Electronic Flight Bag pilot program with iPads back in 2011, but for reasons unknown, that popular slate has since been scrapped. According to WindowsITPro, Delta had since planned to move forward with Nokia's rumored tablet, but has opted for the Surface 2 instead. The decision follows a move to equip flight attendants… (www.engadget.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
This ought to be fun to watch! Good luck with that decision Delta!
So what will be their backup when Windows crashes on final? Their own IPhone?
This is a somewhat concerning development. Critical cockpit software needs to be reliable. Windows has had a history of locking up in inopportune times. That would not be acceptable in a cockpit situation.
Hopefully the RT software is more stable than their legacy software.
Hopefully the RT software is more stable than their legacy software.
I like your term, "inopportune" times. You are being very kind.
"Somewhat" is a subtle nuance....
OTH, they will interface seamlessly (or as seamlessly as any windows product) with the FA's Lumina 820 customer billing pads in back.
I smell a kickback somewhere in this.
OTH, they will interface seamlessly (or as seamlessly as any windows product) with the FA's Lumina 820 customer billing pads in back.
I smell a kickback somewhere in this.
ya thank.....Let's give it a couple or 3 weeks. James801 up here is a DAL captain. We'll get his opinion after while. LOL
AND the winning lotto numbers are?