Windows to Replace 'Blue Screen of Death' with Shorter Message
By
The Onion Staff
Baker's choice. Dense with flavour, light on filler.
Summary
Windows will phase out the 'blue screen of death' and replace it with a shorter message and plain black screen.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledWindows will no longer display the operating system’s infamous 'blue screen of death' when something goes wrong.
Removing the signature frowning face that accompanied the crash notice in favor of a shorter message and plain black screen.
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