Re: incorrect DAte---Y2K issue

[Bob Proulx]

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> It has recently come to my attention while compiling python that my 
> computer's clock was reset somehow.The date read 1-1-1903.

Thank you for your report.  But in order for someone to diagnose and
debug the problem more information will be needed.  Enough information
to completely recreate the problem will be required.  Please read the
FAQ for bug reporting guidelines.

  http://www.gnu.org/software/fileutils/doc/faq/

What was the exact commands you used to see your problem?  And what
was the exact version of the 'date' command that you used?

  date --version

Date on my computer is showing correct four digit dates.

  date -R
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 10:54:07 -0700

> This was a few days ago.I believe that the time() routines have not
> accounted for four digit years

Actually, time() does not roll over until 2038 when the 32-bit seconds
since 1970 rolls over.  By then I hope to be running with a 64-bit
time field on a newer computer.

> I'm sure i'm not the only one with this bug. 

Hmm...  So far no one else has reported it.  Being 2003 now it would
be likely.  Therefore you might be the only one with the bug.  :-)

Bob