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Software Upgrade Crashes UK Air Traffic Control System

Posted by michael on from the quality-is-priority-1 dept.

pitpe writes "Earlier today the computer system controlling most of the UK's airspace failed, after tests in preparation for an upgrade failed. The original failure occurred at the West Drayton centre, which is an old (70's) system, as opposed to the new system at Swanage, which has had its own problems. A system wide reboot to fix the system resulted in the entire system being taken down temporarily."

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  1. Re:Three fingers by Fishstick · · Score: 4, Funny

    Hey, it worked for Samuel L Jackson...

    this is a UNIX system, I know this!!!

    --

    There is much cruelty in the universe, John.
    Yeah, we seem to have the tour map.

  2. And the Wizard said: by the_twisted_pair · · Score: 5, Funny

    It appears you are trying to land a plane. Would you like to:

    [x] Allow Windows to detect new hardware ?
    [ ] Allow planes to circle in uncertainty ?

    [x] Show this window at all airports

  3. Re:Damn... by InShadows · · Score: 4, Funny

    Microsoft has been testing around with flight software since XP called MSFlight.. here's the article to prove it..