'Macrohard >> Microsoft': Elon Musk Resorts To Juvenile Jokes In Response To Microsoft Global Outage

As Australia calls an emergency meeting and travellers around the world have to deal with faulty check-ins, the best Musk could manage to come up with are silly puns.

Elon Musk is apparently incorrigible. As a significant technical issue with Microsoft's cloud services has led to widespread disruptions, affecting several industries globally, the billionaire entrepreneur has come up with a juvenile reaction on his social media platform X (formerly Twitter), staying true to his usual tongue-in-cheek style.

Musk reposted an October 2021 tweet of his, where he 'cleverly' surmised how 'Macrohard' is greater than 'Microsoft'.

As Australia calls an emergency meeting and travellers around the world have to deal with faulty check-ins, this is the best Musk could manage to come up with. 

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Of course, he would have missed a beat if he didn't manage to flag how superior his X is when compared to any other tech platform.

This is what he reposted as well:

Microsoft Outage Impacts Airlines Across The World

According to a Reuters report, the outage has particularly impacted the airline sector, resulting in numerous flight cancellations and delays.

The technical glitch has not only affected US-based airlines but also had a significant impact on Indian carriers, including IndiGo and SpiceJet. Passengers faced extensive delays and cancellations as the airlines struggled to manage their operations without access to critical cloud services.

In Australia, the outage has disrupted various institutions, including news outlets, banks, supermarkets, airports, and telecommunications services. Major airports in Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra are experiencing operational interruptions, causing significant inconvenience for passengers trying to check in.

An Australian government spokesperson indicated that the National Emergency Mechanism group would convene promptly to address the situation and coordinate a response to mitigate the impacts of the outage.

As Microsoft works to resolve the issue, affected organisations are urged to implement contingency plans to minimise disruptions and restore services as quickly as possible.