17,000 people stranded because of a single network card?
(AP) LOS ANGELES The source of last weekend’s system breakdown at Los Angeles International Airport has been traced to a malfunctioning network interface card on a single desktop computer.
U.S. Customs officials say the card — – which allows computers to connect to a local area network — experienced a partial failure around 12:50 p.m. Saturday that had a domino effect with other computer network cards.
A total system failure occurred a little after 2 p.m., leaving more than 17,000 inbound international travelers stranded in the terminal or on airplanes because authorities were unable to screen them. – Source
“CRSSSH. Excuse me, this is John Doe in charge of computer operations here at Los Angeles. We are currently experiencing technical difficulties, so please remain calm while we call in the Geek Squad.”
Hat Tip: Engadget