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> If a bad programming technique is (mis-)used by a games writer and
> causes a PC to crash, where does that fit in?  Or if the same mistake is
> made in Flight Control Software leading to a plane crash?

all programs used in devices which could have any effect on the longevity of
human life are cross checked and double cross checked. if a language is not
designed to cope with such stringent requirements, in the case of Java, it
is noted that it should not be used in such circumstances. flight control
systems both hardware and software for space flights are years behind
current technology, because the devices need those years to be checked for
errors.
db