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A “single character typo” was responsible for the bricking of the Chromebooks this week. -- (link)

Posted by spamlet Jul 24 '21, 04:12

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https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/07/google-pushed-a-one-character-typo-to-production-bricking-chrome-os-devices/ (arstechnica.com)

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It had me nervous about turning off my Chromebook so it didn't auto update. -- nm - Krusty - Euro 2020/21 Champion Jul 24, 04:29 2
- I remember you saying that. Looks like the update is being pushed now and even bricked machines are coming back. -- nm - spamlet Jul 24, 06:08 1
  - I was reading about it last night and it seems that they can update the bricked machines while they're off and they'll work again. - Krusty - Euro 2020/21 Champion Jul 24, 06:12

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