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>> I wrote a program with the simple purpose of checking that two files are 
>> identical. It passed all the tests I constructed. Performed flawlessly. 
>> (But then, it's a pretty trivial task, right?)
>>
>> Today, I suddenly discovered that it sometimes gives you the wrong 
>> answer. (!!!)
>
> Good job you weren't using it for something mission critical :-)

Remember that Invisible works for a company that specialises in 
bioanalytical chemistry. This can be quite critical. If you send them your 
kid's DNA for paternity testing, don't be surprised if their answer is that 
1) that you're not the father and 2) according to their files the read dad 
is a French poodle named Fluffy.

G.

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