火曜日, 9月 30, 2008

On Computer Software's Bug Etymology

Computer related terms are usually coined from real world objects. "Mouse" is a very basic example isn't it? I remember on our Web-Based Technology class when I was in 4th year college, "cookies", "breadcrumbs" are always around the corner.

Few weeks ago while I was browsing for blogs at Simple-Talk's website, I found this interesting article by Mr. Phil Factor titled "Why do we call them 'Bugs'?" Yeah. I was put into curiosity as since I was a student up to being a developer, I always face these software errors we call as 'bugs' yet in fact, I don't know why it was called that way. And I am amused on the real story behind it.

Just redirect to the main entry and read the comments as well. This is a cool new learning for us. ^__^

I SEE DEAD PEOPLE. HEHEHE

Awwooo. Hahahaha.

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