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Old 2nd Nov 2001, 14:35
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malanda
 
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Minor clarification of the computer use of "bug" - it originated earlier than valves, in the days of relays - if an insect got in the workings and jammed a relay.

Oh - and punched cards have been around much longer than valves, anyway.
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