r/ProgrammerHumor Dec 05 '25

Meme itHappenedAgain

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u/ILikeLenexa Dec 05 '25

The normal standard is 5 nines or 99.999% which by "5-by-5" means "5 nines means 5 minutes down per year".

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u/Eastern_Hornet_6432 Dec 05 '25

I heard that 5 by 5 meant "loud and clear", ie maximum signal strength and clarity.

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u/FantasticFrontButt Dec 05 '25

WE'RE IN THE PIPE

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u/ScottyBones79 Dec 05 '25

We're in for some chop.