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Edison Coined the Term ?Bug?

Started by BallAquatics, June 08, 2016, 03:01:04 PM

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BallAquatics

June 08, 2016, 03:01:04 PM
The use of ?bug? to describe a flaw in the design or operation of a technical system dates back to Thomas Edison. He coined the phrase 140 years ago to describe technical problems during the process of innovation.

http://theinstitute.ieee.org/technology-focus/technology-history/did-you-know-edison-coined-the-term-bug

Dennis

BillT

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June 08, 2016, 08:31:53 PM
Interesting. I though it had much more recent origins.

Mugwump

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June 09, 2016, 01:00:50 PM
Hmmm...Edison?
Jon

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BallAquatics

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June 09, 2016, 04:33:50 PM
Quote from: BillT on June 08, 2016, 08:31:53 PM
Interesting. I though it had much more recent origins.

Same here.  I had always heard it attributed to Grace Hooper.

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