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Glassunion

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13. This computer person feels that it is what they say it is.

Reply to The Stranger (Reply #4)

Wed Jul 8, 2015, 03:23 PM

Jul 2015

Like was mentioned up thread, there are thousands of computer "glitches" or "crashes" every day in the US. Probably in the 10's of thousands. They just don't make the news.

We had a major server go down today. It just so happens to be a critical financial system. One could state that it's related to the crashes/glitches at the airlines or the stock market. OMGZ! HAKERZ!

But it wasn't.

In all honesty, it was a simple security patch that caused an issue with a driver on the system, and it would no longer startup. So we rebuilt the system. Took about 6 hours.

No need to feel freaked out. They are simply machines. Machines do break down from time to time. Most IT departments extensive plans for the occasion.

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What say you, re today's computer "glitches"? [View all] NightWatcher Jul 2015 OP

I don't believe in coincidences Sienna86 Jul 2015 #1

why not? qazplm Jul 2015 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Jul 2015 #2

Stuff does happen to computer systems. MineralMan Jul 2015 #3

Once may be a coincidence. Two or more-deliberate. hobbit709 Jul 2015 #5

Two? There were hundreds of computer system crashes, MineralMan Jul 2015 #7

We need the computer people on this board to come up with some theories. The Stranger Jul 2015 #4

Haven't you noticed that DU is ALSO going down? regnaD kciN Jul 2015 #8

my web browser has been shaky today qazplm Jul 2015 #12

This computer person feels that it is what they say it is. Glassunion Jul 2015 #13

One problem is that IT staff is often viewed as a bit of a necessary evil and an expense that Ed Suspicious Jul 2015 #26

Thankfully not where I work. Glassunion Jul 2015 #27

We used to until we were bought out by a capital firm who wanted to operate in a "Lean" way. Ed Suspicious Jul 2015 #28

Wow. Glassunion Jul 2015 #29

Illuminati!!! regnaD kciN Jul 2015 #6

I'd want a few base lines before jumping to a conclusion LanternWaste Jul 2015 #9

In the US? Glassunion Jul 2015 #14

If so, then I'm going with three unrelated incidents, regardless of individual cause. LanternWaste Jul 2015 #15

Illuminate, but what is more important is why now. Rex Jul 2015 #11

Well, if it wasn't for the fact that United has been dealing with computer issues for eons... GoCubsGo Jul 2015 #16

WHO'S TRYING TO DISTRACT US FROM WHAT? I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO TURN! randome Jul 2015 #17

it may be net neurology olddots Jul 2015 #18

I do not support the Squirrel theory Agnosticsherbet Jul 2015 #19

What about seeing squirrels? davidpdx Jul 2015 #34

Squirrels are rats in drag, hence their other name "fancy rats." Agnosticsherbet Jul 2015 #35

I'm thinking China in an attempt to do something about their own market crash.... underahedgerow Jul 2015 #20

watch China attack US in real time nashville_brook Jul 2015 #25

End of change freezes, mid week first of month code upgrades seveneyes Jul 2015 #21

I blame the polygamists! bigwillq Jul 2015 #22

It's Wednesday. Or...is it? randome Jul 2015 #23

That's what "they" want you to think. Glassunion Jul 2015 #30

United Airlines computers were always crashing at the busiest times. tjwash Jul 2015 #24

Computer geek. I even worked as a "hacker" jeff47 Jul 2015 #31

I knew that Y2K bug would get us!!! Glassunion Jul 2015 #32

I hate United Airlines and will never fly with them again davidpdx Jul 2015 #33