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SubjectRe: time_t size: The year 2038 bug?
DateFri, 7 Jan 2000 11:55:56 +0000 (GMT)
FromAlan Cox <>
> Assuming it can be recompiled.  Not all programs are available in
> source.  Source gets lost (there was a big market for object to
> Cobol 'disassemblers' recently).  Vendors go away.  Vendors charge
> large amounts of money for upgrades.  Upgrades don't run on older
> operating systems.  Newer operating systems don't run on older
> hardware.

YM "people who don't insist on open source get burned" 
Alan


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