>Maybe it's just me, but this just again points that "critical data you must have RIGHT NOW" is still better on a desktop app, and we have years to go before "cloud data and apps" being as reliable as a desktop app. I am not sure they ever will.
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>It's not like these are isolated instances, they happen often and can disrupt business. I am not talking about UT, but business in general.

These are still just a drop in the bucket compared to what will happen when (not if) the first real cyberwar happens or the first EMP attack happens.

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>>>Thanks Michael, I even think Yahoo email is being hit today - first time I ever saw them bounce with an error that I can remember.
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>>It caused a major problem around the world. Network Solutions has a maintenance operation going on today. But, I believe all is fixed now. But, this has replicated across multiple DNS and caused all kinds of problems.