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Y2K bug resurfaces in old BSD build, discovered by Dutch developer

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A Dutch developer has discovered a Year 2000 problem flaw in an old BSD build, reminiscent of the Y2K bug. The vulnerability, found in a system that relies on short-wave timekeeping broadcasts, poses no threat unless one is still operating a PDP-11/70. This discovery highlights potential lingering issues in legacy systems. AI

RANK_REASON The story is about a Y2K bug resurfacing in an old BSD build, which is a minor, offbeat technical anecdote rather than a significant industry development.

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Y2K bug resurfaces in old BSD build, discovered by Dutch developer

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    The Y2K bug is back! Danish dev digs up untimely flaw in old BSD build

    26 years late and no threat unless you still run a PDP-11/70 and rely on short-wave timekeeping broadcasts

  2. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    The Y2K bug is back! Dutch dev digs up untimely flaw in old BSD build

    26 years late and no threat unless you still run a PDP-11/70 and rely on short-wave timekeeping broadcasts

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