- Southwest Airlines did not avoid the Windows crash on July 19, 2024, because they use an operating system from 1992, such as Windows 3.1.
- A faulty update from Crowdstrike caused millions of devices to crash globally on July 19, 2024, affecting hospitals, schools, and airports.
- Despite viral claims, Southwest Airlines does not run on Windows 3.1, but rather uses older software like SkySolver and Crew Web Access, which resemble Windows 95 design.
- The misinformation about Southwest Airlines using Windows 3.1 stemmed from a viral tweet and an article comparing their internal software to the outdated operating system.
- Southwest Airlines’ systems faced issues during the holidays due to their aging software, but there is no concrete evidence that they are still using Windows 3.1.
https://kotaku.com/southwest-airlines-windows-3-1-blue-screen-crowdstrike-1851603013
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