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The description of the previous system paints a picture of chaos and ineffectiveness—"hundreds of companies" working on patchwork components that ultimately failed to deliver functional results. The lack of compatibility, especially between different types of wiring like copper and glass, compounded issues, leading to safety risks such as aircraft near-misses and accidents. The infamous incident where a helicopter crashed into an airplane was emblematic of the system's failures, highlighting the urgent need for a comprehensive overhaul.