RE: London Airspace limited due to computer glitch OT

From: Iggy Fernandez <iggy_fernandez_at_hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2014 11:28:00 -0800
Message-ID: <BLU179-W898407BD22793E9BBDE8DBEB6E0_at_phx.gbl>

From Wikipedia: JOVIAL is a high-order computer programming language similar to ALGOL, but specialized for the development of embedded systems (specialized computer systems designed to perform one or a few dedicated functions, usually embedded as part of a complete device including mechanical parts). JOVIAL is an acronym for "Jules Own Version of the International Algorithmic Language." The "International Algorithmic Language" was a name originally proposed for ALGOL 58. It was developed by Jules Schwartz in 1959 to compose software for the electronics of military aircraft.

> Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2014 09:33:36 -0700
> From: oracle_at_1001111.com
> To: oracle-l_at_freelists.org
> Subject: Re: London Airspace limited due to computer glitch OT
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> It's a mainframe S/390 (S/370 base) running something written in JOVIAL. From the Register,
> it choked on some data and then the hot backup choked on the same data. To me, something is missing
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> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/12/12/iregi_confirms_it_was_dodgy_flight_server_that_took_down_uk_air_traffic_control/
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