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In message <20040221161339.X52892@pooker.samsco.home>, Scott Long writes:

>> A grace period is not possible, that is why I have been so vocal
>> with my heads-up messages to current for the last two weeks.
>
>What are the technical reasons for a grace period not being possible?

The signflip on the GIANT flag.

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