Massive tech outage creates worldwide impacts to flights, banks, and more

A global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks offline and media outlets off air on Friday in a massive disruption that affected companies and services around the world and highlighted dependence on software from a handful of providers.
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[@termodog7951]

This is why we need non-internet back ups to run vital infrastructure.

[@robertparsons313]

Single point of failure? Was this update not TESTED before it was pushed out?

[@CalvinMarshall-r6v]

Atlanta's Gulch ( Centennial Yard) redevelopment project( a 50-acre, of mixing in retail, hotels, restaurants, and entertainment. The Georgia Multi-Modal Passengers Terminal (MMTP) is proposed for the Gulch(the hole area between mercedes-benz and the State Farms Area. The Terminal would be the hub for transportation network for MARTA rail and bus system, the Xpress GA and other regional express buses, and the planned commuter train system. It is reported there is some opposition to the proposed Terminal.

[@dheboralau9158]

It will happen again. While people thinks everything is ok. No it’s not. It just started

[@QuaaludeCharlie]

Unplug , Don't Update , Do Back Ups .

[@lmvcnn]

Ms windows do * force updating to your laptop " as well as *force upload private files to cloud".
Ms office word demmand payment from anyone who just want edit & update their resume.
No thanks. We can live happyly without you.

[@cathyr2419]

I'd like to order 2 "lab created" burgers, mayo, lettuce and tomato. And some mealworm fries. Thanks!!

[@AtlastDrugged]

They get you totally dependent and addicted to the internet, then good luck with the mercy

[@RESOURCECONTROLLER]

it got coldest ever and quiet -- UNPLUG!

[@RobRoss]

Linux and Mac systems aren’t affected.

[@patriciabray5726]

Check the info on corona mass ejections and solar flares that indicated radio communications and telecommunications on Earth could be effected.

[@niesjapavelka9979]

Time to go back to Low Tech

[@mo8245]

Sucks to be you guys 😂

[@robinhaas6895]

To err is human. To really foul things up, requires a computer.

[@fernandogirard9702]

Use Linux.

[@Ukwemustcarryonok]

Travel bring cash and a few cards

[@brownsuga727]

Chris cute