Windows 3.1, launched in 1992, is likely not getting any updates. So, when CrowdStrike pushed the faulty update to all its customers, Southwest wasn’t affected (because it didn’t receive an update to begin with).

Aside from Windows 3.1, Southwest also uses Windows 95 for its staff scheduling system.

One X user suggested that the company switch to Windows XP—it’s also no longer updated, and it can run Windows 3.1 applications via compatibility mode.

  • themeatbridge
    link
    English
    942 months ago

    The Amish also were not affected.

    • @aeronmelon
      link
      English
      132 months ago

      Amish, to the computerized world: “Think you’re really righteous? Think you’re pure of heart? Well, I know I’m a million times as humble as thou art!”

    • Carighan Maconar
      link
      English
      22 months ago

      I dunno. Don’t enough communes have a fair fee computer devices around?