Re: Y2k problems on a IIgs w/ProDOS 4.0.2

[dempson@actrix.gen.nz (David Empson)]

Randy Shackelford <shack@southwind.net> wrote:

> In article <1dz4aqs.1s91h2b1czg24gN@dempson.actrix.gen.nz>,
> David Empson <dempson@actrix.gen.nz> wrote:
> 
> >There have never been reports of Y2K problems with the IIgs internal
> >clock.  I just tested it on my ROM 3, and it rolled over perfectly
> >happily.
> 
> But my understanding is that having the year field zero in dates is considered
> an invalid date i.e. <NO DATE>.

OK, but that isn't a problem with the clock, per se, but with
applications which have not been updated to comply with ProDOS Technote
#28.

Some clocks (and clock drivers) may have their own problems (bogus day
of the week, for example), but the IIgs clock is not one of them.

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David Empson
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