Marc Sayer wrote:>
> I would say the problem is
> most likely with our email software trying to interpret the year 19100
> from the date line when it makes the message list. If this is only
> showing up for those using Netscape for their email, then I'll bet this
> is a Y2K bug in Netscape.
I would't say that was a bug. It's getting bad data from the date
line. GIGO.
>
> > > > They're dated "19100" instead of "2000"
> > > >
> > > [snip]
> > >
> > >
> > > This is because the Unix date is an offset from 1900. It is the
> > > reason why Unix is 'Y2K Ready' not 'Y2K Compliant'.
> >
This guy probably wouldn't know egrep from an emu!
I sure hope on-one else on the list has the nasty bug that's going
around. I can't remember the last itme I was this sick. I get maybe
15 minutes up and have to sack out again for a few hours. Think I'm
finally on the mend...
Mark van der Hoek
captainhoek@postmark.net
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