Students open a free unlimited laundry service after discovering a bug

TL;DR


1. Students Discover a Bug in Their University's Laundry System
- A group of students at the University of Massachusetts Amherst discovered a bug in their university's laundry system that allowed them to use the laundry facilities for free.
- The bug was caused by a glitch in the university's payment system, which allowed students to bypass the payment process and use the machines without paying.

2. Students Establish a Free Laundry Service
- Recognizing the opportunity, the students decided to establish a free laundry service for their fellow students.
- They set up a system where students could sign up for a timeslot and use the laundry machines without having to pay, effectively providing a free and unlimited laundry service to the campus community.

3. University's Response and Lessons Learned
- The university was initially unaware of the bug, but once it was brought to their attention, they worked to fix the issue and shut down the students' free laundry service.
- The incident highlights the importance of robust security and quality assurance measures in university systems, as well as the resourcefulness and entrepreneurial spirit of the students involved.

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