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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