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First let me say thanks for stopping by my site. My name is David Hanson-Graville and I am a IT consultant working in the UK. Let me make it clear, I am passionate about technology and specifically .net and its various forms. I've programmed in a range of langages, but I can say, I am now at my happiest when coding with c#. I hope my blog is an enjoyable & educational read and please feel free to email me at David.Hanson@OnTheBlog.net if you have any questions. 
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Posted by: David Hanson Mon, 12 May 2008 09:08:03 GMT

Slashdot poses an interesting question asking what is the oldest code still running today. Of the 600+ comments so far I have cherry picked a few that I thought were good choices.

·         The software on the Voyager and Pioneer SpaceCraft 1977
·         Digital watches
·         Heavy machinery used from the late 50’s
·         Babbage Difference Engine (Currently running in the science museum London)
·         Worryingly – Air Traffic controls system code from the 60’s
·         DNA – At least 2 billion years old! J
 
 
But my personal favourite!
 
1 "Let there be light"
2 create universe()
3 while (1)
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