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To: discostu
That is why the Space Shuttle has 5 computers. Three of the 5 have to agree on a decision before it is done.
20 posted on 12/15/2002 1:48:38 PM PST by Lokibob
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To: Lokibob
Do they have different software, preferably written in different languages? It would be safer if the couldn't all run into the same bug at the same time. Yes, I have that little trust for my compatriots.
23 posted on 12/15/2002 1:56:11 PM PST by discostu
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