2015 - DevOpsDays Pittsburgh - The Incredible Shrinking Operating System!

Operating Systems. Where did they come from? Did your customer ask for one? Why do you bother with them at all? Operating systems have traditionally played an enormous part in software development and operations. Most of us would find it difficult to imagine computing without one. They are certainly a source of religious contention. Operating systems represent a maintenance and security burden; they have long been viewed by many as a necessary evil. They often bring more bulk and complexity th...