Yes...but why would a computer that controls the location of a motor care what time or day it is?
The possible problem, as with many failures, involves systems doing something outside its design limitations. Common embedded system boards are often off-the-shelf boards with custom code. Many of these boards (especially the ones that are built with a PC-like architecture) come with a (potentially noncompliant) real-time clock. This clock noodles along until rollover, whether or not that rollover actually coincides with 01/01/2000, at which point a noncompliant RTC returns an invalid response (if you're lucky) or does a convenient buffer overflow in a badly written BIOS. Presto, confused embedded system.
Really? So tell me. You own a gun, are you part of a 'well regulated militia'? Because *that's* the reason for giving the people the right to bare arms, its stated right there in the constitution.
Hmm, since you're in college, I guess there's no requirement for you to do research before making commentary, (minor rant about falling academic standards elided) so I'll attempt to educate you instead of flaming you. Yes, he is a member of the militia, as are you, if being a "fourth year student" means you're at least 17 years old", and "John Christensen" and your image on your homepage indicate you're an able-bodied male. By US law, (10 USC 311, 10 USC 312, and 32 USC 313) all able bodied males (with some exceptions pointed out in 10 USC 312, like postal workers and the merchant marine) are members of the militia.
Fuck the 3.5". Here's a PC on a 72pin SIMM!
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The possible problem, as with many failures, involves systems doing something outside its design limitations. Common embedded system boards are often off-the-shelf boards with custom code. Many of these boards (especially the ones that are built with a PC-like architecture) come with a (potentially noncompliant) real-time clock. This clock noodles along until rollover, whether or not that rollover actually coincides with 01/01/2000, at which point a noncompliant RTC returns an invalid response (if you're lucky) or does a convenient buffer overflow in a badly written BIOS. Presto, confused embedded system.
Really? So tell me. You own a gun, are you part of a 'well regulated militia'? Because *that's* the reason for giving the people the right to bare arms, its stated right there in the constitution.
Hmm, since you're in college, I guess there's no requirement for you to do research before making commentary, (minor rant about falling academic standards elided) so I'll attempt to educate you instead of flaming you. Yes, he is a member of the militia, as are you, if being a "fourth year student" means you're at least 17 years old", and "John Christensen" and your image on your homepage indicate you're an able-bodied male.
By US law, (10 USC 311, 10 USC 312, and 32 USC 313) all able bodied males (with some exceptions pointed out in 10 USC 312, like postal workers and the merchant marine) are members of the militia.
Okay, you can have it, but I'm cuttin me own throat!