Could it be the computers just ran the latest windows update?

They really shouldn't have upgraded to Vista.

It was just Tuesday.....and you know how dodgy those Russian serial numbers are......

Considering how long its taken you may not be far off.

bad move

... they've been trying a new Internet browser that's in beta ;-)

Pretty much SOP for NASA.

I mean, we're talking about the agency that drags tiny cylinders into space inside the shuttle, and deliberately dump the far bigger fuel tanks into the atmosphere. Sigh.

There's a reason a lot of space enthusiasts tend to use a rather rude word in front of NASA.

It's an Powerbook overheating PSU combined with some iPOD batteries ;)

Maybe they've got a null pointer problem and just need an updated driver.

"Have you tried turning it off, then turning it on again..."

We all know that all hardware faults are solved with a bit of brute force

"I'm sorry Dave, I afraid I can't do that..."

Vladimir, I found the fault:

http://hottub.bob-cat.me.uk/cpg/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMAGE_00374.jpg

Bobski

NASA should phone Rufus and ask him for help.

Somehow, I think Micro$oft is involved... heh.

Who would think that the ISS computers would also get BSOD???

"Hi, this is Joe, please be rebooting your computer...."

I had a HONDA CIVIC that would sometimes stop, completely, at random times.

The only solution was to disconnect the battery so the onboard computer would reboot.

Disco Legend Zeke

It bears asking: Is the OS approved for use outside Earth's atmosphere?