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Unix time's 1970 epoch faces 'year 2038 problem' due to 32-bit integer limits

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Many modern technologies, including Linux, macOS, and Android, are still reliant on Unix time, which uses January 1, 1970, as its epoch. This system tracks time by counting the seconds elapsed since that date. However, this method faces a future limitation known as the 'year 2038 problem,' where the 32-bit integer used to store time will overflow, causing systems to incorrectly revert to a date in 1901. AI

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Unix time's 1970 epoch faces 'year 2038 problem' due to 32-bit integer limits

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Ben Stegner) ·

    Your new tech is still stuck in the year 1970 — here's why

    If you've ever seen an arbitrary date in 1970 on your non-Windows device, don't worry, it's not glitching. It was chosen during the development process.

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