Blue screen
Blue screen indicating a fatal operating system crash
The 'blue screen', most commonly associated with Microsoft Windows but also present in some other operating systems, occurs when a program has caused a terminal error in the operating system, usually making continued functioning impossible.
The blue screen often includes some information on the nature of the crash, and may also offer the option to attempt to return to normal running. In most cases, however, only a full system reboot can ensure continued stability.
This month's VB100 test saw some major changes and a radical overhaul of the VB100 test methodology - for the first time allowing products to use their 'cloud' look-up systems. John Hawes has all the details.