In this case, i believe we created a problem we did not have. Leap seconds is a dubious construct from the start, problematic with computers or space travel. We have added only 25 since 1972. Their unpredictability means they will be forever a problem with computing. We should either quit the whole idea or in the worst case allow them only every 25 years or so.

Edit: In fact there is strong indication that they may be abolished: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leap_second#Proposal_to_abolish...