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That may be the falsifier somebody is looking for: How much software lasts? How many programmers last?

There may not be "illegal" people but there are people who gain entry by illegal means. There may not be "suicidal" software but there is software which is so recklessly constructed that it is bound to crash and burn regardless how brightly shines the gold it showers on its creators and acolytes. There is "original sin" in programming. There is a hell of a lot of venality.

Most programmers don't last either; their lords and masters recognize this, just as lords and masters throughout history have tolerated religiosity in their serfs... up to a point.




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