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by snovv_crash 2445 days ago
Outside of your bubble they are pretty relevant. Hell, the biggest computers in the work generally run Linux without an internet connection.
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And they are usually LAN connected thus Stuxnet-like worm infected laptop can still cause a damage. Security is always important.
Fun of you to assume my bubble. What are these biggest computers that you refer to that are not connected to the internet?
Scientific supercomputers used for academic and industry needs. Eg. weather prediction, CFD and FEM simulations, image processing, deep learning, and much more.