Java crashes the departure board at Tyne and Wear Metro
Train times remain on show as an elderly Windows dialog demands attention
A Java error message has appeared on a Tyne and Wear Metro departure board, disrupting passengers' view of their train times. The peculiar error message caught the attention of Register reader abend0c4, who observed it on a sign that appeared to be running an outdated version of Java. Both Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, which reached end-of-life in 2023 and October 8, 2024 respectively, are possible culprits.
Alternatively, POSReady 7, an extended support version of Windows 7, may be the source. Despite its age, Java remains crucial for many enterprise systems, but its presence on the Metro sign is unwanted. Passengers are reminded to focus on their journey rather than the display's technical issues.
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