Originally Posted by
wco81
They're running Windows, one of the most-targeted platforms by malware, on board planes?
Versions of Windows, Windows Embedded, Windows IoT, etc. are used on numerous security-sensitive systems. It's not really a problem if you have taken adequate precautions. ATMs around the world use out-of-date Windows versions.
Originally Posted by
wco81
I've seen IFE systems reboot and you could see they're running Linux. But Windows on more crucial systems used to operate airliners?
The use of Linux on IFE systems is certainly linked to Linux being a much lighter OS than the other available options. Anything more is going to be an overkill. An IFE needs to play movies, music, and games, and show a moving map.