FAA Plans to Upgrade Air Traffic Control Systems by Phasing Out Floppy Disks and Windows 95
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Summary
The Federal Aviation Administration plans to modernize the air traffic control system by eliminating the use of floppy disks and upgrading from Windows 95, which are currently in use in most ATC towers and facilities.
Key quotes
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Their age is a major risk to the nation’s critical infrastructure.
Millions trust their lives daily to floppy disks and Windows 95.
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