Re: RFC 99 (v2) Standardize ALL Perl platforms on UNIX epoch

[Chaim Frenkel]

>>>>> "BB" == Buddha Buck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:

>> 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.

BB> Unfortunately, the valid range of time supported is easily determined, 
BB> and disturbingly short:

BB> Into the future:  to next December 31st or June 30th, whichever is 
BB> closer.
BB> Into the past  :  to past January  1st  or July  1st, whichever is 
BB> closer.

Sorry, this makes no sense.

BB> Leap-seconds are a PITA for generic time routines.

Why?


<chaim>
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