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January 15, 2004

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I.T. man: "The system does not cater for February 29."
Worker: "But this year is a leap year. There's a February 29 this year."
I.T. man: "It's not in the specs. It's not programmed."
Worker: "..." (flabbergasted look)
I.T. man: "No one told us it is a leap year."
Worker: "Perhaps a calendar would help next time."
I.T. man: "That's a good idea. That way we would know when the leap years happen."

 posted by Simon on 01.15.04 at 08:21 AM in the




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