Expensive FBI Computer Overhaul Hits Snag

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Guardian
By CURT ANDERSON

Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) - A post-Sept. 11 computer system was supposed to solve problems for the FBI, giving agents, analysts and personnel around the world the ability to share information without using paper or time-consuming scanning of documents.

But the $170 million Virtual Case File project has proved so inadequate and outdated, it may be shelved.

``I am frustrated by the delays,'' FBI Director Robert Mueller said Thursday in Birmingham, Ala. ``I am frustrated that we do not have on every agent's desk the capability of a modern case-management system.''

The FBI is hoping to salvage some parts of the project, known as Virtual Case File. But officials acknowledged Thursday that it is possible the entire system, designed by Science Applications International Corp. of San Diego, will have to be built from scratch.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-4733035,00.html

[Florida_Geek]

1. from the same ppl that say

touchscreens are safe...

Bush won... They now want their payoff. is the way I read this.

[Caution]

2. Since when is a complete failure of a project a "snag" ???

[NoStinkinBadges]

3. Windows?

Snag? Wonder if that is code for "Windows".

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4. Duplicate topic

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=1146605