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November 1997, Week 2

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Gavin Scott <[log in to unmask]>
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Gavin Scott <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 12 Nov 1997 12:13:37 -0800
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Glenn writes:
> The short answer is, it tests only for divisibility by 4,
> not the "and not by 100, or it is divisible by 400" parts
> of the rule. As such, since 2000 happens to be a leap year,
> it's probably fine for most apps.

Which is why there's only a "Year 2000 Crisis" and not a "Leap
Year Crisis" as well.  Programs are generally either smart enough
to do it right, or stupid enough to do it right.

G.

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