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> certain C/C++ variables can shape-shift for a thousandth of a second, transiently morphing into alternative states that can allow the program to crash or pro
by mcqueenjordan 9y ago
> certain C/C++ variables can shape-shift for a thousandth of a second, transiently morphing into alternative states that can allow the program to crash or produce an incorrect result
I knew it!!!
- tzahola 9y agoNo surprise: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_event_upset https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_event_upset
- mcqueenjordan 9y agoNice reply, was secretly hoping someone would mention this. Funnily enough, we've encountered this at work before.
- dbuder 9y agoBits flip, hence ECC