What eldritch horror lurks behind Heathrow's information screens?
29-09-2026 11:15 via theregister.com

What eldritch horror lurks behind Heathrow's information screens?

Airport departure boards are supposed to tell passengers where and when their flights will leave. Recent examples spotted by eagle-eyed Reg readers have offered some bonus information: a Windows activation reminder, dates from the past, and a glimpse of what appears to be Windows 7 beneath the signage software. Airport borks, it seems, are like buses: three have arrived in quick succession at Heathrow. The first display shows a Windows activation watermark behind a list of departures to glamorou
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