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Why are the unix programmers concerned about the year 2038 problem?
I don't think any Unix/Linux programmers are concerned about what will occur on January 19, 2038 at 03:14:07 in the morning as it is very doubtful that anyone will be using 32 bit operating systems in 2038.By way of explanation however, on 32 bit Unix/Linux operating systems, the so called Unix Epoch Time value will overflow at 03:14:07 on January 19, 2038. For that matter, 26 years from now it is doubtful many folks will still be using 64 bit operating systems.(Except for those 64 bit Linux system that have been launched into deep space, if still operable 26 years from now, will of course still be 64 bit machines and likely still in use by someone, somewhere.)Unix/Linux systems track time by tracking the number of elapsed seconds since 00:00:00, January 1st, 1970.
How do you fix the Year 2038 problem?
Please refine this question.
Is there ever going to be another y2k?
Not exactly - the Y2K (Year 2000) refers to the millennium when we moved from 1999 to 2000. This was a problem with old computer programs that only stored the last 2 digits of the year - so 1963 was stored as 63. So 2000 would be stored as 00 meaning 1900. However, there is a new problem called - not surprisingly Y2K38 - which will occur in 2038.This only effects Unix (plus derivatives Linux/Aix/Solaris etc) machines. It will occur because Unix machines store the system time as a 32 bit integer, as the number of seconds since 00:00:00 UTC on Thursday, 1 January 1970. So the Unix machines will "get confused" at 03:14:07 UTC on Tuesday, 19 January 2038. It is so far in the future, that it's unlikely to cause too much fuss, as most machines and operating systems will have been updated by then.
What is 2038 divided by 7?
291.1429
What year will it be 3 decades from now?
It will be 2038. it will be, 2038! a decade is 1- years! so 3 decades is 30 years! it is 2008 right now. so 2008 + 30 = 2038!
Why numlock is not functioning in unix os?
You have to be more specific in your question or problem. It works fine for me.
How do you install Unix?
The inherent problem in ing your question is that there is no single operating system known as "Unix." Unix is a specification for a large number of operating systems to meet and comply with. The installation for Solaris is different from that of AIX, which is different from that of TRU64. In order to receive a definitive , you would need to define which Unix you are trying to install.
How much does a corrections officer make in Tennessee?
The starting pay is $ 2038/month The starting pay is $ 2038/month
What are the release dates for Passions - 1999 1-2038?
Passions - 1999 1-2038 was released on: USA: 17 July 2007
What are the release dates for The Bold and the Beautiful - 1987 1-2038?
The Bold and the Beautiful - 1987 1-2038 was released on: USA: 1995
Who will hold the World Cup in 2038?
The host nation of the 2018 World Cup is yet to be announced so 2038 is years from being announced.
When did the second world cup held?
2038.
