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Meltdown What Meltdown? Southwest Flew On Time All Day
forbes ^ | Jul 20, 2024, | Ted Reed

Posted on 07/20/2024 1:29:47 PM PDT by ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas

“That’s because major portions of the airline’s computer systems are still using Windows 3.1, a 32-year-old version of Microsoft’s computer operating software,” the website said. “It’s so old that the CrowdStrike issue doesn’t affect it so Southwest is still operating as normal. It’s typically not a good idea to wait so long to update, but in this one instance Southwest has done itself a favor.”

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KEYWORDS: bug; chat; crowdstrike; microsoft
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To: Persevero

well most business backup via making an image (like a snapshot) of the prior files so to restore it they just go back to a prior image..of course if your computer is bricked that’s hard to do


21 posted on 07/20/2024 1:58:43 PM PDT by rottweiller_inc (inter canem et lupum)
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To: ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas

So true, the frequent, unceasing, automatic updates are a pain in the backside and a huge security risk.


22 posted on 07/20/2024 2:00:44 PM PDT by wildcard_redneck (He who sacrifices freedom for security deserves neither.)
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To: Paladin2

Thank You! JK...my nick is an obscure line from star wars.


23 posted on 07/20/2024 2:02:51 PM PDT by xp38
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To: ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas

24 posted on 07/20/2024 2:02:52 PM PDT by Gena Bukin (Trump/Vance 2024!!!)
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To: rottweiller_inc
I heard that 3.1 was just a GUI over DOS.

And that Win 95 was the first true, fully integrated Windows OS.

25 posted on 07/20/2024 2:04:08 PM PDT by Angelino97
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To: Angelino97

yeah. They did have an earlier 32 bit 3.11 windows for workgroups but that also was a GUI for DoS


26 posted on 07/20/2024 2:05:17 PM PDT by rottweiller_inc (inter canem et lupum)
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To: rottweiller_inc

Yeah I guess my thought, these major companies like airlines and etc. -

should run parallel systems, using different hardware and software. I am no computer scientist. But I do similar things in my life.

I keep a pen and paper checkbook, I have the online accounting. I keep 5x7 cards of my captains, I have an excel spreadsheet. I mean, on a small scale, that’s the best way to do things. I have my rolodex AND my contacts in my phone. I have postage stamps and physical addresses in addition to emails and phone numbers. You know?

Because things break down. Always have a plan B


27 posted on 07/20/2024 2:10:35 PM PDT by Persevero (You cannot comply your way out of tyranny. )
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To: ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas

good for them. when you’re just one of the goat herd, the enemy can easily lead you off the cliff.

ah but the mountain goat who climbs the shear cliffs alone secures his own path.


28 posted on 07/20/2024 2:14:32 PM PDT by dadfly
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To: ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas

Russian airports have completely avoided worldwide disruptions - they exclusively use domestic Linux systems and DBMS (database management system) in their work insulating them from Western “communication network failures.”


29 posted on 07/20/2024 2:15:08 PM PDT by McGruff (What ya gonna do when Trumpamania runs wild over you?)
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To: Persevero

yeah i agree. But the young are enthralled with technology and for some reason trust it, with their money, their future. If fixing a problem would make life harder for the not using the precious, they won’t do it.


30 posted on 07/20/2024 2:15:43 PM PDT by rottweiller_inc (inter canem et lupum)
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To: rottweiller_inc

The Win 8 zealots thought everybody wanted a computer to act like a phone. I kept hearing CUA (Converged User Architecture.) Sounded like CYA to me. MS had to allow customers to keep the user interface that made sense. “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” I still hate phones’ user interface for a lot of functions.


31 posted on 07/20/2024 2:27:06 PM PDT by ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas (Re-imagine the media!)
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To: ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas

They’re flying VFR.


32 posted on 07/20/2024 2:29:47 PM PDT by moovova ("The NEXT ELECTION is the most important election of our lifetimes!“ LOL...)
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To: MayflowerMadam

“Also have an XP laptop I can’t use. It recognizes the strong internet signal but simply won’t connect. If I have to junk it I’ll suffer separation anxiety, I know.”

Buy it a new solid state hard drive.

Install Linux and then VirtualBox.

Clone the XP drive into a Virtual Machine.

........

Enjoy continued use of the actual machine.


33 posted on 07/20/2024 2:42:05 PM PDT by Paladin2
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To: ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas

i think win 8 was where MS was actually trying to address the problems with windows, after years of ignoring a lot of security issues


34 posted on 07/20/2024 2:43:08 PM PDT by rottweiller_inc (inter canem et lupum)
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To: Paladin2

I keep an XP machine around for a few ancient games that run only on CD.

Never tried to clone XP and not sure how to get the old CD games to run.

Kind of weak in virtual box in a lot of ways.

I have a few distros on a W11 tower that I toy with trying stuff I find on Youtube and Udemy.


35 posted on 07/20/2024 3:00:09 PM PDT by wally_bert (I cannot be sure for certain, but in my personal opinion I am certain that I am not sure..)
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To: Paladin2

Thank you. It sounds good the device. But what you wrote is Greek to me.

I actually do have a never-used hard drive a vendor sent me for a different system. Maybe it would work for me.

Well, I’ll think about it and find someone who understands the lingo.


36 posted on 07/20/2024 3:05:54 PM PDT by MayflowerMadam (It's not as if Biden has the nuclear codes or anything. 😳)
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To: rottweiller_inc

I know they keep their whole lives on their phone!

I use my phone heavily but everything that is important has a dual entry aspect that is not phone related!!

Also their trust re Alexa and AI and etc is so misplaced. And they should not leave such a thorough digital footprint every time they sneeze.


37 posted on 07/20/2024 3:11:16 PM PDT by Persevero (You cannot comply your way out of tyranny. )
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To: MayflowerMadam
Also have an XP laptop I can’t use. It recognizes the strong internet signal but simply won’t connect. If I have to junk it I’ll suffer separation anxiety, I know.


I had an old laptop ready for the landfill, but I installed ChromeOS Flex on it and it now has a new life.
38 posted on 07/20/2024 3:31:24 PM PDT by 109ACS (Wanted Dead or Alive: Schrödinger's Cat)
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To: 109ACS

Noted. Will try to mess around with it and see what happens. What have I got to lose?


39 posted on 07/20/2024 3:41:52 PM PDT by MayflowerMadam (It's not as if Biden has the nuclear codes or anything. 😳)
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To: Persevero

Right on. Backup separate operation is the solution. Not that difficult.


40 posted on 07/20/2024 5:24:15 PM PDT by whistleduck
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