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[ILUG] Linux's 2038 Bug

[ILUG] Linux's 2038 Bug

Conor Wynne weeboy at conorwynne.com
Sat May 7 20:04:20 IST 2005


> Quoting Richard Eibrand (richard at eibrand.net):
>
>> Just read this article http://us.rediff.com/money/2005/may/06linux.htm,
>> and was wondering what peoples thoughts are with regards this problem.
>> Some more scare mongering?
>
> Translation:  In 2038, your 32-bit Unix box will become a doorstop for
> software reasons.
>
> Begs the question of why you would be using a 32-bit Unix box in 2038.

True Rick. Sure I'd be surprised if you are still running 64bit hardware &
software at that stage. Thats like sooo 2005.

>
> --
> Cheers,
> Rick Moen                      Linux for Intel:  Party like it's 2037!
> rick at linuxmafia.com
> --

regards
Conor.




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