Archived US nuclear force 'still uses floppy disks' - BBC News (bbc.com)
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Archived US nuclear force 'still uses floppy disks' - BBC News (bbc.com)
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[–] PotatoFarm 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
There is a golden rule that all seasoned developers keep close to their hearts: if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
If the current system fulfills all the existing requirements, the system works. Updating a system of this magnitude for the sake of "modernization" is the classic recipe that countless multimillion dollar projects used to fail spectacularly.
[–] youareverysmart ago
You're incorrectly assuming that these devices are not networked, when the article suggests they are :
I'm not sure how the inclusion of Hillary in this discussion is rationalized in your mind, but the article mentions that they are working to modernize the system :
[–] Wedhro ago
If it ain't broke...
[–] MedicalMountainGoat 1 point -1 points 0 points (+0|-1) ago
Excellent. They should also connect them via unsecure wifi to the web for extra fun.
[–] MRPockets ago
To be fair, their systems are probably far more secure than even your bank's. They are old enough that there is little likelihood of there being undiscovered or unpatched major bugs/vulnerabilities.