Jon Udell had a very interesting article recently on a related topic: http://blog.jonudell.net/2009/10/23/a-literary-appreciation-of-the-olsonzoneinfotz-databa

Jon Udell had a very interesting article recently on a related topic: http://blog.jonudell.net/2009/10/23/a-literary-appreciation-of-the-olsonzoneinfotz-database/ http://blog.jonudell.net/2009/10/23/a-literary-appreciation-... Jon's particular slant was reading the comments in the timezone database and reflecting on the political influences captured within. A fun read.