She didn’t know what kinds of problems it would cause. His last name is Null, the same word used by computer scientists to ...

No, not Edson, Edsert, or Edsner. E-D-S-E-R. Still, spare a thought for those with the last name "Null", as apparently it still breaks web forms, databases, and commerce systems the world over.

Ever felt like you're just not meant for this modern age? Try having the last name "Null." Err, sorry. Please try again. Null is the term used in computer systems the world over to indicate "no value.