Computer bugs in the year 2000
Norman Diamond
ndiamond at watdaisy.UUCP
Tue Feb 5 05:02:17 AEST 1985
> 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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