TechThe Register1h ago
Dev error bricked 600 PCs, caused $1M CD-ROM write-off
TL;DRA developer mistake rendered 600 computers unusable and destroyed $1M in CD-ROM inventory.
Why it matters: Shows how a single code error can cascade into massive hardware losses and operational chaos at scale.
One lucky engineer scored a free dinner during the frantic fix, the rest got to explain their mistake
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