64-bit time_t for 4.11?

Wed Nov 30 10:03:35 UTC 2011

Yes, we would need 64 bit signed time_t. That will match nicely when talking to 64 bit *NIX.

It has already been discussed with Sebastian Huber.

Mogens Dybæk Christensen
MAN Diesel & Turbo
Copenhagen

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> Subject: 64-bit time_t for 4.11?
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Is it time to move to 64-bit time_t before
> we branch 4.11?
> 
> This is needed to represent time after 2038.
> 
> Internally, RTEMS already has support for
> 64-bit time.  The question is presenting that
> capability out to users.
> 
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