Re: Computer bugs in the year 2000

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From: Norman Diamond
Date: Mon, 04 Feb 1985 19:02

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> The year 2000 *is* a leap year, despite what many algorithms tell you.
> The year 2400 is *not* a leap year.

So, the guy made a mistake.  Why aren't astronomers permitted to make as
many mistakes as programmers?  I even make mistakes occasionally (though
not that one).

-- Norman Diamond

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From: ndiamond@watdaisy.UUCP (Norman Diamond)
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Subject: Re: Computer bugs in the year 2000
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Date: Mon, 4-Feb-85 14:02:17 EST
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Posted: Mon Feb  4 14:02:17 1985
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