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Subject: Patron Saint Sought
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Date: Tue, 17-Jan-84 18:26:28 EST
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Posted: Tue Jan 17 18:26:28 1984
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With deadlines approaching, and bugs creeping up on all sides, it occurs
to me that we software engineers are a breed sorely in need of divine
assistance.  And so, I ask you, who is the patron saint of computer
programmers?  Before hitting return, while my run command yet gleams
impotent on my display, whose name should I invoke in my prayers?
Upon whom shall I call for guidance when the compiler goes into an
infinite loop?  If any profession has ever been in need of a patron
saint, surely it is ours.

				Jan Wolter -- University of Michigan