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No, Floppy Disks Aren't Dead: Here's How They're Still Being Used
Serveal notable industries and organizations still use floppy disks, including the U.S. FAA and San Francisco's Muni Metro ...
Air Traffic Control Deserves Better Than Windows 95 And Floppy Disks, FAA Says
America's air traffic control network runs on decades-old technology, and the acting FAA director wants to replace the whole ...
"Everyone knows we have to do it." The FAA shockingly still uses Windows 95 and floppy disks for air traffic control, but now that's changing
Recently, the FAA announced a plan to replace its aging Windows 95 and floppy disk-based air traffic control systems with ...
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FAA Chief Promises "No More Floppy Disks" Will Be Used In Air Traffic Control In Major Overhaul
According to the acting head of the FAA, air traffic control will also stop using paper printouts and Windows 95.
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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, ...
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'No more floppy disks': Air traffic control overhaul faces some daunting obstacles
"No more floppy disks or paper strips." It's a goal that has eluded all ... But it hasn't always seen a big payoff. "The FAA has not been allowed to shut down old ancient equipment," Grizzle said. "So ...
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'No more floppy disks': Air traffic control overhaul faces some daunting obstacles
"No more floppy disks or paper strips ... But it hasn't always seen a big payoff. "The FAA has not been allowed to shut down old ancient equipment," Grizzle said. "So as a result of that ...