Archaic Windows version saves the day during CrowdStrike outage — Southwest Airlines scrapes by with ancient OS [Updated]
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Windows 3.1 and Windows 95 save the day.

Windows 3.1, launched in 1992, is likely not getting any updates. So, when CrowdStrike pushed the faulty update to all its customers, Southwest wasn’t affected (because it didn’t receive an update to begin with).

Aside from Windows 3.1, Southwest also uses Windows 95 for its staff scheduling system.

One X user suggested that the company switch to Windows XP—it’s also no longer updated, and it can run Windows 3.1 applications via compatibility mode.

  • BeardedGingerWonder@feddit.ukEnglish
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    4 months ago

    I always find you spend the time up front with Linux, mostly. All the issues come at the start but once they’re settled it’s generally stable.

    • Psychodelic@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      4 months ago

      I could totally get on board with that.

      I’ll definitely do it once I work up the energy… or more likely Microsoft forces me to move. lol