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by erik_seaberg 2563 days ago
The old system needs a big change; it's flaky and riddled with security flaws because the old language encourages undefined behavior. C was a big improvement on assembly, but it's also the leading reason everything we rely on fails frequently.
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I agree! But the cost of such a move across the industry would be incredibly high, probably taking decades of highly expensive investment. Is it really worth the cost for all projects?