John DeTreville <jdd@src.dec.com> Mon, 18 Mar 91 15:59:57 PST This is a cautionary tale about a software failure that RISKS readers might find interesting. I wrote down this description soon after the failure, in as much detail as I could, because it made such an interesting story. I've listed some possible lessons at the end, and readers are welcome to add their own. catless.ncl.ac.uk