US air traffic control still runs on Windows 95 and floppy disks https://arstechni.ca/tmqy #governmenttechnology #airtrafficcontrol #Vintagecomputing #ChrisRocheleau #Infrastructure #transportation #legacysystems #modernization #USgovernment #floppydisks #retrotech #SeanDuffy #windows95 #aviation #Biz&IT #Tech #FAA
#LegacySystems
#scrum #scrumteam #dev #developer #coding #programming #reports #legacysystems #Meme #memes #Humor #humour
Believe it or not, Windows XP, NT, even DOS are still running the world behind the scenes. Elevators, trains, ATMs & more rely on these old OS versions due to stability and steep upgrade costs. #TechRewind #WindowsLegacy #LegacySystems
Good read on the computer systems at the Social Security Administration, and why DOGE is going to fail to modernize them. Written by people who know how to do this kind of work, and who understand the SSA.
#LegacySystems #COBOL #SSA #doge
https://www.wethebuilders.org/posts/what-it-really-takes-to-migrate-cobol
Is your OT infrastructure a ticking time bomb? Discover how legacy tech could be putting your business at risk - from cyberattacks to compliance nightmares.
This weeks blog will tell you how to secure your legacy systems while moving towards more modern solutions.
Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
Read it now: https://www.infoseck2k.com/dangers-legacy-technology-ot-environments/
Back in 2006, when some companies had ancient systems and didn't want to upgrade to Windows XP, they turned to a lesser-known alternative (and no, it wasn't Linux). https://mindsconnected.tech/index.php?showtopic=1106&view=getnewpost #windows #windowsnt #winflp #legacysystems #operatingsystem #os #software #tech
🚨 Oracle Breached Again – 2nd Time in 30 Days! 🔐
Hackers exploited a legacy system that’s been offline for 8 years to steal login credentials — some as recent as 2024. 😳
👉 Dive into the full story here: https://wardenshield.com/oracle-faces-second-breach-in-30-days-legacy-systems-spark-cybersecurity-crisis
#CyberSecurity #DataBreach #OracleBreach #LegacySystems #DarkWeb #InfoSec #CredentialTheft #FBIInvestigation #WardenShield #CyberAlert #CyberHygiene #ZeroTrust #CyberRisk #ITSecurity #CyberAwareness #DigitalDefense #DataProtection 🛡️💻
🧯 What Could Go Wrong? DOGE to Rapidly Rewrite SSA's COBOL Codebase
DOGE, a Musk-aligned “efficiency” department, plans to migrate the Social Security Administration’s COBOL-based systems to modern code like Java — in just a few months.
💬 Experts are raising serious alarms:
🔹 SSA systems serve 65M+ Americans and haven’t been overhauled since the 1980s.
🔹 COBOL is deeply embedded in core logic: SSNs, benefit payments, entitlements.
🔹 A proper migration should take years, not months.
🔹 The team pushing this effort reportedly includes inexperienced engineers who can’t read COBOL or navigate legacy mainframe architecture.
🔹 DOGE may use generative AI for code translation — without fully grasping edge cases or dependencies.
SSA insiders describe the environment as a “house of cards” — where even minor changes can break everything.
⚠️ Tech modernization must be grounded in humility, expertise, and realism — not political theater and wishful thinking.
#GovTech #SSA #DigitalTransformation #LegacySystems #COBOL #CyberSecurity #MainframeModernization #PublicSectorIT
⚠️ DOGE’s Rushed Plan to Rebuild SSA Systems Will Be a Disaster - FFS 🤦🏻♂️
WIRED reports that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is pushing to rewrite the Social Security Administration’s COBOL-based systems in a matter of months — a job that experts agree should take years.
🧠 What’s at stake:
🔹 SSA supports 65+ million Americans — stability is non-negotiable.
🔹 COBOL runs the core logic for Social Security numbers, payments, and entitlements.
🔹 Even small changes could lead to silent system failures or missed benefits.
🔹 DOGE’s team — reportedly made up of young, inexperienced hires — lacks the skill to read COBOL or grasp mainframe architecture.
🔹 Without understanding the legacy code, there’s no safe path to rewriting it.
This is not just a tech migration — it’s a potential house-of-cards collapse. Critical national infrastructure cannot be rewritten with duct tape and hubris. 🧯
#GovTech #SSA #LegacySystems #COBOL #DigitalTransformation #Mainframes #PublicSectorIT #software #programming
https://www.wired.com/story/doge-rebuild-social-security-administration-cobol-benefits/
The integration of Rust into the Linux kernel sparks debate, balancing innovation with legacy system maintenance.The Linux kernel, a cornerstone of modern computing, faces a pivotal moment as developers debate the integration of Rust, a modern programming language known for its memory safety features. #innovation #Kernel #legacysystems #Linux #MemorySafety #OpenSource #Programming #Rust
The integration of Rust into the Linux kernel sparks debate, balancing innovation with legacy system maintenance.The Linux kernel, a cornerstone of modern computing, faces a pivotal moment as developers debate the integration of Rust, a modern programming language known for its memory safety features. #innovation #Kernel #legacysystems #Linux #MemorySafety #OpenSource #Programming #Rust
How to Migrate Legacy IT Infrastructure Without Disrupting Business?
To successfully migrate legacy IT infrastructure, organizations should adopt a structured approach, including thorough planning, risk assessment, and leveraging proven virtualization solutions.
Integrate Legacy Systems with Modern Applications
In today’s digital landscape, maintaining legacy systems can limit innovation and efficiency. To stay competitive, organizations must seamlessly connect their existing infrastructure with advanced applications. Businesses can achieve this by exploring solutions that integrate legacy systems with modern applications.
https://www.stromasys.com/resources/legacy-systems-modern-applications/
#LegacySystems #EmulationSolutions #ModernApplications #Stromasys
Despite advancements in cloud technology, 64% of organizations are still deploying or maintaining legacy systems in their development efforts. How is your organization balancing innovation? Report findings here: https://buff.ly/4jCMTlx
#CloudDev #LegacySystems #MarketResearch
Advanced Alpha Emulation with Charon AXP
For decades, legacy Alpha systems have been integral to business operations, but the challenges of maintaining outdated hardware are growing unsustainable. Stromasys provides an innovative solution with the Charon AXP Emulation Solution, which emulates Alpha hardware on modern x86 servers or in the cloud.
For more details: https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-axp-alpha-virtualization-and-emulation/
Say my name: The Evolution of Shared Libraries
https://www.jocheojeda.com/2025/01/21/say-my-name-the-evolution-of-shared-libraries/
#SoftwareDevelopment #DLL #SharedLibraries #DotNetFramework #VB6 #COMComponents #GAC #GlobalAssemblyCache #AssemblyIdentity #DLLHell #CrystalReports #LegacySystems #SoftwareEvolution #DependenciesManagement #Microsoft #Windows #SystemArchitecture #VersionControl #TechnicalDebt #SoftwareDeployment #DotNetCore #ModernDevelopment #SoftwareHistory #EnterpriseDevelopment #SystemDependencies #BackwardCompatibility
💡 Is it time to kill your core?
Our latest blog explores why #LegacySystems may be holding your organization back and how modern, flexible architectures can drive agility and innovation. Find out how to embrace the change: https://ter.li/irojzu
The Dark Magic of .NET: Exploring Harmony Library in 2025
https://www.jocheojeda.com/2025/01/13/the-dark-magic-of-net-exploring-harmony-library-in-2025/
#dotNET #Csharp #Harmony #Metaprogramming #Reflection #RuntimePatching #MethodPatching #PerformanceMonitoring #LegacySystems #ILCode #Transpiler #PrefixPatches #PostfixPatches #SoftwareDevelopment #CodeModification #Debugging #SystemMonitoring #TechnicalBlog #ProgrammingTutorial #DarkMagic #CodeEnhancement #DeveloperTools #LOBApplications #SoftwareArchitecture #MethodInterception #CodeMagic
IT is, when you're hiring a master chef 👨🍳, but then you are insisting that they only bake the crust 🍞. Companies hire IT experts but overload them with their business tasks and operational demands, leading to incomplete solutions, growing technical debt, costs and an endless cycle of maintenance, stifling innovation and development. 💡 Let's use experts as a service, not as a slave. You order, they build and work as they need. IT can't be structured.
#TechDebt #ITLeadership #SoftwareDevelopment #LegacySystems #DigitalTransformation #DevOpsProblems #YouBuildItYouRunIt #InnovationOverload #BusinessVsTech #EngineeringExcellence
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