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forlorn_mammothyesterday at 6:38 PM1 replyview on HN

I press 1 on my microware. It starts to run for 1 minute.

I press 99 on my microwave. It starts to run for 99 seconds.

1 minute < 99 seconds.


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craftkilleryesterday at 7:21 PM

Yes, they're different units. Just like how 1 month is less than 99 days and 1 pound is less than 99 ounces. That isn't a digital vs analog thing.