Murphy's Law

Source status: Attributed to Charles L. Mays

The hard drive on your computer will only crash when it contains vital information that has not been backed up.

- Charles L. Mays

Category: Murphy's Computer Laws

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This law belongs with Murphy's Computer Laws, where small assumptions, timing, and system complexity tend to turn into memorable failures.

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