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Air Traffic Control in the US Still Runs on Windows 95 and Floppy Disks
The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking contractors to modernize its decades-old computer systems within four years.
US air traffic control still runs on Windows 95 and floppy disks
The FAA isn't alone in clinging to floppy disk technology. San Francisco's train control system still runs on DOS loaded from ...
Windows 95 and floppy disks are still crucial for modern US air travel
If you are planning a flight to the USA in the near future, you should know this: Without Windows 95 and floppy discs, many ...
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FAA says goodbye to Windows 95 and Floppy Disks in air traffic control overhaul
The FAA is set to overhaul its ancient air traffic control systems that still uses a combination of Windows 95, floppy disks, ...
US air traffic control aims to replace Windows 95, floppy disks and paper strips
US air traffic control works with outdated systems that have led to failures. Air traffic control is now to be modernized.
FAA to eliminate floppy disks used in air traffic control systems - Windows 95 also being phased out
The acting FAA administrator laid out a plan to the House Appropriations Committee to launch a comprehensive upgrade of the ...
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FAA Finally Ditches Floppy Disks and Windows 95 for Air Traffic Control
Air traffic control still relies on outdated tech like Windows 95 and floppy disks, meaning your flight is tracked using systems older than Google.
FAA finally replacing floppy disks and Windows 95 in air traffic control systems
"The whole idea is to replace the system. No more floppy disks or paper strips," Rocheleau told the House Appropriations Committee during a hearing on Wednesday ...
What The Floppy? FAA Details Ancient Tech In Bid To Modernize Air Traffic Control
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is finally pulling the plug on its outdated air traffic control systems. How ...