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Microsoft’s Open-Door Policy Blamed for Global Blue Screen Chaos
A Microsoft spokesman cited a 2009 EU agreement as a factor in Friday’s widespread outage, which caused the “blue screen of death” due to a faulty CrowdStrike update. This incident underscores the vulnerability of Microsoft’s open ecosystem.
Hot Take:
Who knew that a nearly decade-old promise to the European Commission would come back to haunt Microsoft like a ghost in the machine? If the blue screen of death had a face, it would surely be smirking right now.
Key Points:
- Microsoft’s 2009 European Commission agreement mandates open access to Windows’ core functions.
- A faulty update from CrowdStrike caused a widespread “blue screen of death” outbreak.
- The incident affected millions of computers globally, hitting various industries.
- Microsoft’s open ecosystem contrasts sharply with Apple’s more closed system.
- This event spotlights the potential vulnerabilities of an open-access policy.
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