We are now almost half way, starting from y2k, to the 2038 problem where
we could see some real Y2K like problems when the older UNIX machines
run out of time its and make everything become 1901.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Year_2038_problem
Brian Cluff
On 01/01/2016 04:54 PM, Victor Odhner wrote:
> Happy New Year, everyone.
>
> Y2k is an interesting case. It went by so quietly that I think the world will look back on it as an unnecessary panic or an outright boondoggle. But here is a case where IT management worldwide listened to their techies, saw a genuine disaster coming on, and responded in time. So remarkable, and we are among the few who can appreciate what was done.
>
> But we can't get cocky. Y10k is closer than you think, and nobody will know COBOL!
>
>
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> From: Keith Smith <techlists@phpcoderusa.com>
> Sent: January 1, 2016 7:23:07 AM MST
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> Subject: Re: 2016
>
> Hard to believe Y2K was so long ago.
>
> Happy New Year!! May everyone richly prosper in 2016!
>
>
>
> On 2016-01-01 04:53, Michael Havens wrote:
>> Well guys and gals.... we made it. It is now the year 2016. Cool, huh?
>>
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