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2007-12-24 20:19:00

I received this email yesterday regarding the time() value reaching 10digits for the first time.
How serious is this?

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Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 12:26:30 -0700
From: Unix Guru Universe <listserv at ugu.com>
Subject: UNIX TIP: DATE CHANGE SEPT 9TH

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Unix Tip 1652 - July 10, 2001

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DATE CHANGE SEPT 9TH

We are checking with SUN and
other vendors to confirm the
following tip that was sent
in. We wanted to pass it on
so those that may be affected
could plan for the change:

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The unix time() value becomes
10 digits for the first time on
Sun Sep 9 01:46:40 2001

For the first time in modern
computer history, the timestamp
will be something besides 9 digits.
That could break things.

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If anyone knows more please contact
tips at ugu.com

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Sugan Moodley
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www.miraculum.com

The number of UNIX installations has grown to 10, with more expected.
-- The Unix Programmer's Manual, 2nd Edition, June 1972

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