If those around you dismiss the issues surrounding buggy software, show them this news story. While your programs might not be in control of prisoner release dates, they have an impact far beyond what you might realize. If they provide faulty data that everyone in the company uses to make decisions, you could, single-handedly, be responsible for the downfall of an entire corporation. Still think bugs don't matter? You might want to look for another line of work.

Computer Glitch Lets Prisoners Out Early

A State audit shows a computer glitch let some Michigan prisoners get out early. That audit shows the State Department of Corrections is only moderately effective when it comes to accurate prisoner release dates.

The State audit report shows errors in the release dates of 23 prisoners between October 2003 and March 2005. S ome were let out early, while others were let out late. Either way, the computer flaw that led to the problem leaves 1 lawmaker concerned.

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