Re: Here we go
One of the big problems is that the machine tool builders put something like this in the agreements for using the machine tool
"The control software is proven against the OS installed in the controlling PC, Under no circumstances update the OS in the PC as XXXXXXXXX machine tool company will not be liable for any damage , injury, or death resulting from this".
But then we only have 2 windows based tools left, all the rest are fanuc or Linux
Also is the fact its a small company, with a largely tech illiterate manglement, not to mention the employees, so running update control on the bought in server they have is right out
Eg if they decide to buy a new laptop, they'll go down to currys and buy a cheap one on display.. (explains why we have TWO win8 machines now)
Biting the hand that feeds IT
