Gerry,
>>>"Theoretically" it is possible to have bug free code. Given enough time, _anything_ is possible; eg. "Big Bang".
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>>Nope. Impossible to _prove_. Impossible to test in all contexts on all systems under all conditions. Even your example. However, I did qualify my comments to Jim by saying a program of sufficient complexity to be useful.
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>I'll take it on faith and continue to work with those who feel the same way, imperfect though we may be.
Interesting.. Ed Leafe (an avowed athiest whom I greatly admire) and I (what was that, oh yeah.. "Bible thumping maniac" <g>) often have butted heads over this and both he and I usually arrive at the point where he admits his position is taken on faith, as is mine of course. I think the 'trick' to these kinds of issues is to never allow one's self to take or use a position (take your pick) as an excuse for avoiding thinking and reasoning.
Best,
DD
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Everything I don't understand must be easy!
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