Re: Computer bugs in the year 2000

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From: Ron Natalie <ron>
Date: Fri, 01 Feb 1985 02:03

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> For those of you fixing things in your software:
> 
> The year 2000 *is* a leap year, despite what many algorithms tell you.
> The year 2400 is *not* a leap year.
> 
> With minimal effort, you can make things work until 2399.  You may be
> subject to complaints after that.
> 
Now you've really got me confused.  Why is 2400 not a leap year?

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Subject: Re: Computer bugs in the year 2000
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