At 00:24 -0800 on 20/02/03, Gregg Eshelman wrote: >--- Mark Benson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> On Wednesday, Feb 19, 2003, at 07:37 Europe/London, >> Gregg Eshelman >> wrote: >> >> >> 3. A mischievous insect has somehow bridged the >> >> power circuit/switch so the >> >> CPU is always powered up. >> > >> > Well then, that would be a real computer bug. ;) >> >> Funny, I think there are actually 2 explanations for >> the use of 'bug' that I have heard: > >US Navy Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper is generally >credited with that.
Incorrectly, too. The programmers had been using the term "bug" to refer to glitches in the computer for some time before the moth was found stuck in a relay, giving rise to the story that most people have heard. -- the pickle FAQ <http://macfaq.org/index.shtml> _________________________________________________________________ -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
