A Timely Warning

**swdev** · Jan 4, 2005 08:47

To all those developers who use / recommend using Unix timestamps, watch out for

GMT 03:14:07, Tuesday January 19 2038

Why - check out The Unix Epoch and the Year 2038.

It may seem like a long way off, but remember there are calculations that are already affected.

**nathanj** · Jan 4, 2005 09:29

What would be the best alternative?

**swdev** · Jan 4, 2005 09:33

If using MySQL, then use DATETIME types for soting dates and times.
In PHP (and other languages) still looking for a workaround.

**spikeZ** · Jan 4, 2005 09:48

Thanks for the pointer swdev.

Off Topic:

Why the change of avatar? Is this to reflect a new, moodier you?

**swdev** · Jan 4, 2005 09:51

absolutley - feeling like a bit of a devil at the moment

**nathanj** · Jan 4, 2005 22:53

Off Topic:

When do I get to use a custom avatar?

Edit: Nevermind I found it hehe.

**duuudie** · Jan 5, 2005 04:37

thanks for that swdev (rep well deserved)....

I will make my move as soon as possible.

**swdev** · Jan 5, 2005 04:40

Thanks for the rep, duuudie.

Love the avatar

Only to glad to be able to help out where I can

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