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Decades-old Windows systems are still running trains, printers, and hospitals | You've probably used Windows XP without even knowing it
A new BBC report uncovers some of the strangest real-world cases where outdated versions of Windows are still powering critical systems. One example is a hospital elevator...
One example is a hospital elevator in New York City, spotted this year, which still runs on Windows XP; the final version of that OS lost extended support from Microsoft in April 2019. As it turns out, XP's stability and deep integration with proprietary control systems make it ideal for setups that haven't changed in years. Moreover, an ATM technician in New Jersey told the BBC that the cost of upgrading these systems is steep, with new hardware, regulatory hurdles, and custom software rewriting all adding up.
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