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Y2K-like bug resurfaces in old BSD operating system

By PulseAugur Editorial · [2 sources] ·

A Danish developer has identified a Y2K-like bug in older versions of the BSD operating system. This flaw, related to date calculations, could potentially cause issues similar to those experienced during the Y2K scare. The discovery highlights the ongoing need for vigilance in software maintenance and security, even in established systems. AI

RANK_REASON Discovery of a software bug in an established operating system. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Y2K-like bug resurfaces in old BSD operating system

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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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