Computer bugs in the year 2000

Ron Natalie <ron> ron at brl-tgr.ARPA
Fri Feb 1 12:03:36 AEST 1985


> 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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