> Why? What is the gain? Perl only runs on the local machine.
>
> As long as one can increment and take the difference what difference
> does the epoch make?
>
> What is of more interest would be knownig the valid range of time
> supported on each platform. Even if you standardize the epoch, the
> platform may be unable to calculate to the epoch.
Unfortunately, the valid range of time supported is easily determined,
and disturbingly short:
Into the future: to next December 31st or June 30th, whichever is
closer.
Into the past : to past January 1st or July 1st, whichever is
closer.
Leap-seconds are a PITA for generic time routines.
>
> <chaim>
>
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