Windows XP and 8-inch disks control nuclear weapons and warships

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Windows XP and 8-inch disks control nuclear weapons and warships

There are things you simply don't expect: an aircraft carrier with Windows XP, a nuclear weapon control system on floppy disks, or a C64 as a cash register system in a bakery. But these scenarios are reality. While we replace modern devices after a few years, these technology dinosaurs fight their way through decades - sometimes as loyal helpers, sometimes as potential security risks. Here is an overview of the scariest retro technology moments …