http://www.linux-mag.com/id/7267/ Open Source, Open Standards Sat, 05 Oct 2013 13:48:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 http://www.linux-mag.com/id/7267/#comment-6269 jsquyres Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.linux-mag.com/id/7267/#comment-6269 FWIW, I think the real measure of performance got significantly diluted when the "BFM" (branch on full moon) assembly language instruction was introduced. FWIW, I think the real measure of performance got significantly diluted when the “BFM” (branch on full moon) assembly language instruction was introduced.

]]> http://www.linux-mag.com/id/7267/#comment-6270 flitcraft33 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.linux-mag.com/id/7267/#comment-6270 No dog, it was the BIAH mnemonic for Branch If Aliens Here that really put the bugs in. Early tests at area 51 established beyond a doubt that the execution of this code PROVED, not only did little grey men exist, but they worked at IBM and later pioneered the Entry Systems Division. If you don't believe me, look it up on Wikipedia, it's the truth. No dog, it was the BIAH mnemonic for Branch If Aliens Here that really put the bugs in. Early tests at area 51 established beyond a doubt that the execution of this code PROVED, not only did little grey men exist, but they worked at IBM and later pioneered the Entry Systems Division. If you don’t believe me, look it up on Wikipedia, it’s the truth.

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