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What Is the Oldest Code Written Still Running?

Posted by kdawson on from the when-dinosaurs-ruled-the-datacenter dept.

Consul writes "What is the oldest piece of code that is still in use today, that has not actually been retyped or reimplemented in some way? By 'piece of code,' I'm of course referring to a complete algorithm, and not just a single line." The question would have a different answer if emulation, in multiple layers, is allowed.

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  1. Unfortunately For U.S. Democracy by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll



    North Vietnam did not ship McCain to the Soviet Gulag for
    PERMANENT residence.

  2. Please don't use anecdotal evidence. by suso · · Score: 0, Troll

    You are not presenting any real evidence that it is the case. You are just saying this because it sounds likely to be true, but do you have any hard evidence to back it up?

    Unfortunately, it looks like people aren't going to take this question seriously.

  3. Re:The oldest code in existence: by Pig+Hogger · · Score: -1, Troll

    Niggers = Humans 1.0 (alpha quality)
    Chinks = Humans 2.0 (beta quality)
    Aryans = Humans 3.0 (final product)
    Being white (well, almost ¼ american native) and having had many sexual relationships with both "niggers" and "chinks", I'll say BOLLOCKS to your racist rant. Whites are probably the trashiest and degenerate race, thanks to the abundance of useless body hair and the presence of many glands that exude filthy humours (only to be trapped in that body hair and rot there and smell).

    Having to wash yourself 2-3 times aday because your black/yellow lovers finds you smelly whilst the same lover isn't is certainly not an idea of "advanced evolution".