Does or did COBOL default to 1875-05-20 for corrupt or missing dates?

Re:Does or did COBOL default to 1875-05-20 for corrupt or mi... by fragmede on Monday February 17, 2025 @01:52PM (#43082077)

Are you trying to tell me that, eg

> $10M for "Mozambique voluntary medical male circumcision"

is a complete and utter fabrication, designed to make the federal government look stupid, and has little/no basis in reality?

I'm shocked, I tell you. Shocked!

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Re:Does or did COBOL default to 1875-05-20 for corrupt or mi... by joyeuse6701 on Monday February 17, 2025 @02:34PM (#43082528)

I can think of two good reasons such a thing may be a good idea in such a place, if you can’t, you’re not qualified to second guess the decision.

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Re:Does or did COBOL default to 1875-05-20 for corrupt or mi... by Spooky23 on Monday February 17, 2025 @02:29PM (#43082472)

Wait, I thought they sent 200 million condoms over there.

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