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The Year 2038 Problemo ! ! ! ! !
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The Year 2038 Problem
Test it now...
steps...
1. login to yahoo messenger
2. send instant message to anyone - fine its working...
3. now, change ur system date to 19-Jan-2038, 03:14:07 AM or above
(as mentioned in mail)
4. Confirm weather ur date is changed
5. again send instant message to anyone...
Your YM crahes....
* * * YES ALL NETWORK BASED APPLICATION WILL NOT WORK NOW * * *
Why.....
What is it?
Starting at GMT 03:14:07, Tuesday, January 19, 2038, It is expected to see
lots of systems around the world breaking magnificently: satellites
falling out of orbit, massive power outages (like the 2003 North
American blackout),hospital life support system failures, phone system
interruptions, banking errors, etc. One second after this critical
second, many of these systems will have wildly inaccurate date
settings, producing all kinds of unpredictable consequences. In short,
many of the dire predictions for the year 2000 are much more likely to
actually occur in the year 2038!
Consider the year 2000 just a dry run. In case you think we can sit on
this issue for another 30 years before addressing it, consider that
reports of temporal echoes of the 2038 problem are already starting to
appear in future date calculations for mortgages and vital statistics!
In the first month of the year 2038 C.E. many computers will encounter a
date-related bug in their operating systems and/or in the applications
they run. This can result in incorrect and wildly inaccurate dates
being reported by the operating system and/or applications. The effect
of this bug is hard to predict, because many applications are not
prepared for the resulting "skip" in reported time anywhere from 1901
to a "broken record" repeat of the reported time at the second the bug
occurs. Also, may make some small adjustment to the actual time the
bug expresses itself. This bug to cause serious problems on many
platforms, especially Unix and Unix-like platforms, because these
systems will "run out of time".
What causes it?
Time_t is a data type used by C and C++ programs to represent dates and
times internally. (Windows programmers out there might also recognize
it as the basis for the CTime and CTimeSpan classes in MFC.) time_t is
actually just an integer, a whole number, that counts the number of
seconds since January 1, 1970 at 12:00 AM Greenwich Mean Time. A
time_t value of 0 would be 12:00:00 AM (exactly midnight) 1-Jan-1970,
a time_t value of 1 would be 12:00:01 AM
(one second after midnight) 1-Jan-1970, etc..
some example times and their exact time_t representations:
Date & time time_t representation
1-Jan-1970, 12:00:00 AM GMT 0
1-Jan-1970, 12:01:00 AM GMT 60
1-Jan-1970, 01:00:00 AM GMT 3 600
2-Jan-1970, 12:00:00 AM GMT 86 400
1-Jan-1971, 12:00:00 AM GMT 31 536 000
1-Jan-1972, 12:00:00 AM GMT 63 072 000
1-Jan-2038, 12:00:00 AM GMT 2 145 916 800
19-Jan-2038, 03:14:07 AM GMT 2 147 483 647
By the year 2038, the time_t representation for the current time will be
over 2 140 000 000. And that's the problem. A modern 32-bit computer
stores a "signed integer" data type, such as time_t, in 32 bits. The
first of these bits is used for the positive/negative sign of the
integer, while the remaining 31 bits are used to store the number
itself. The highest number these 31 data bits can store works out to
exactly 2 147 483 647. A time_t value of this exact number, 2 147 483
647, represents January 19, 2038, at 7 seconds past 3:14 AM Greenwich
Mean Time. So, at 3:14:07 AM GMT on that fateful day, every time_t
used in a 32-bit C or C++ program will reach its upper limit.
One second later, on 19-January-2038 at 3:14:08 AM GMT, disaster strikes.
When a signed integer reaches its maximum value and then gets
incremented, it wraps around to its lowest possible negative value.
This means a 32-bit signed integer, such as a time_t, set to its
maximum value of 2 147 483 647 and then incremented by 1, will become
-2 147 483 648. Note that "-" sign at the beginning of this large
number. A time_t value of -2 147 483 648 would represent December 13,
1901 at 8:45:52 PM GMT.
So, if all goes normally, 19-January-2038 will suddenly become
13-December-1901 in every time_t across the globe, and every date
calculation based on this figure will go haywire. And it gets worse.
Most of the support functions that use the time_t data type cannot
handle negative time_t values at all. They simply fail and return an
error code.
A quick check with the following Perl script may help determine if your
computers will have problems (this requires Perl to be installed on your
system, of course):
#!/usr/bin/perl
# Use POSIX (Portable Operating System Interface) use POSIX;
# Set the Time Zone to GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) for
date calculations.
$ENV{'TZ'} = "GMT";
# Count up in seconds of Epoch time just before and
after the critical event.
for ($clock = 2147483641; $clock < 2147483651;
$clock++)
{
print ctime($clock);
}
For example, the output of this script on Debian GNU/Linux (kernel 2.4.22)
(An affected system) will be
# ./2038.pl
Tue Jan 19 03:14:01 2038
Tue Jan 19 03:14:02 2038
Tue Jan 19 03:14:03 2038
Tue Jan 19 03:14:04 2038
Tue Jan 19 03:14:05 2038
Tue Jan 19 03:14:06 2038
Tue Jan 19 03:14:07 2038
Fri Dec 13 20:45:52 1901
Fri Dec 13 20:45:52 1901
Fri Dec 13 20:45:52 1901
Solution
"The best way to predict the future is to engineer it." Consider testing
your mission-critical code well ahead of time on a non-production test
platform set just before the critical date. For more general applications,
just using large types for storing dates will do the trick in most cases.
For example, in GNU C, 64-bits (a "long " type) is sufficient to keep the
time from rolling over for literally geological eons This just means any
executables the operating systems runs will always get the correct time
reported to them when queried in the correct manner. It doesn't stop the
executables you may still want to be worried about Well-written
programs can simply be recompiled with a new version of the library
that uses, for
example, 8-byte values for the storage format. This is possible
because the library encapsulates the whole time activity with its own
time types and functions (unlike most mainframe programs, which did
not standardize their date formats or calculations). So the Year 2038
problem should not be nearly as hard to fix as the Y2K problem was.
Admittedly, some don't feel that this impending disaster will strike too
many people. They reason that, by the time 2038 rolls around, most
programs will be running on 64-bit or even 128-bit computers. In a
64-bit program, a time_t could represent any date and time in the
future out to 292 000 000 000 A.D., which is about 20 times the
currently estimated age of the universe. The problem with this kind of
optimism is the same root problem behind most of the Year 2000
concerns that plagued the software industry in previous years: Legacy
Code. Even if every PC in the year 2038 has a 64-bit CPU, there will be a
lot of older 32-bit programs running on them.
The greatest danger with the Year 2038 Problem is its invisibility. The
more-famous Year 2000 is a big, round number; it only takes a few
seconds of thought, even for a computer-illiterate person, to imagine
what might happen when 1999 turns into 2000. But January 19, 2038 is
not nearly as obvious.
Software companies will probably not think of trying out a Year 2038
scenario before doomsday strikes. Of course, there will be some warning
ahead of time. Scheduling software, billing programs, personal reminder
calendars, and other such pieces of code that set dates in the near future
will fail as soon as one of their target dates exceeds 19-Jan-2038,
assuming a time_t is used to store them.
Good luck, and hope no ones flying car breaks down in 2038
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Lawyer Lawyer Lawyer ! ! ! ! ! !
THIS IS ONE OF THE MORE INTERESTING LAWYER STORY
OF THE YEAR AND PROBABLY THE CENTURY.
A Charlotte, NC lawyer purchased a box of very rare and expensive
cigars, then insured them against fire, among other things. Within a
month, having smoked his entire stockpile of these great cigars and
without yet having made even his first premium payment on the policy,
the lawyer filed claim against the insurance company.
In his claim, the lawyer stated the cigars were lost "in a series of small
fires." The insurance company refused to pay, citing the obvious reason
that the man had consumed the cigars in the normal fashion.
The lawyer sued.. and WON! (Stay with me.)
In delivering the ruling, the judge agreed with the insurance company
that the claim was frivolous. The judge stated nevertheless, that the
lawyer "held a policy from the company in which it had warranted that
the cigars were insurable and also guaranteed that it would insure them
against fire, without defining what is considered to be unacceptable fire"
and was obligated to pay the claim. Rather than endure lengthy and costly
appeal process, the insurance company accepted the ruling and paid
$15,000 to the lawyer for his loss of the rare cigars in the "fires".
NOW FOR THE BEST PART..
After the lawyer cashed the check, the insurance company had him
arrested on 24 counts of ARSON!!! With his own insurance claim and
testimony from the previous case being used against him, the lawyer was
convicted of intentionally burning his insured property and was sentenced
to 24 months in jail and a $24,000 fine.
This is a true story and was the First Place winner in the recent
Criminal Lawyers Award Contest.
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What does Your Birth Month Mean ????
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What your Birth month means
JANUARY
* Ambitious and serious
* Loves to teach and be taught
* Always looking at people's flaws and weaknesses
* Likes to criticize
* Hardworking and productive
* Smart, neat and organized
* Sensitive and has deep thoughts
* Knows how to make others happy
* Quiet unless excited or tensed
* Rather reserved
* Highly attentive
* Resistant to illnesses but prone to colds
* Romantic but has difficulties expressing love
* Loves children
* Homely person
* Loyal
* Needs to improve social abilities
* Easily jealous
FEBRUARY
* Abstract thoughts
* Loves reality and abstract
* Intelligent and clever
* Changing personality
* Temperamental
* Quiet, shy and humble
* Low self esteem
* Honest and loyal
* Determined to reach goals
* Loves freedom
* Rebellious when restricted
* Loves aggressiveness
* Too sensitive and easily hurt
* Showing anger easily
* Dislike unnecessary things
* Loves making friends but rarely shows it
* Daring and stubborn
* Ambitious
* Realizing dreams and hopes
* Sharp
* Loves entertainment and leisure
* Romantic on the inside not outside
* Superstitious and ludicrous
* Spendthrift
* Learns to show emotions
MARCH
* Attractive personality
* Affectionate
* Shy and reserved
* Secretive
* Naturally honest, generous and sympathetic
* Loves peace and serenity
* Sensitive to others
* Loves to serve others
* Not easily angered
* Trustworthy
* Appreciative and returns kindness
* Observant and assess others
* Revengeful
* Loves to dream and fantasize
* Loves traveling
* Loves attention
* Loves home decors
* Musically talented
* Loves special things
* Moody
APRIL
* Active and dynamic
* Decisive and hateful but tends to regret
* Attractive and affectionate to oneself
* Strong mentality
* Loves attention
* Diplomatic
* Consoling
* Friendly and solves people's problems
* Brave and fearless
* Adventurous
* Loving and caring
* Suave and generous
* Emotional
* Revengeful
* Aggressive
* Hasty
* Good memory
* Moving
* Motivate oneself and the others
* Sickness usually of the head and chest
* Easily get too jealous
MAY
* Stubborn and hard-hearted
* Strong-willed and highly motivated
* Sharp thoughts
* Easily angered
* Attracts others and loves attention
* Deep feelings
* Beautiful physically and mentally
* Firm standpoint
* Easily influenced
* Needs no motivation
* Easily consoled
* Systematic (left brain)
* Loves to dream
* Strong clairvoyance
* Understanding
* Sickness usually in the ear and neck
* Good imagination
* Good debating skills
* Good physical
* Weak breathing
* Loves literature and the arts
* Loves traveling
* Dislike being at home
* Restless
* Hardworking
* High spirited
* Spendthrift
JUNE
* Thinks far with vision
* Easily influenced by kindness
* Polite and soft-spoken
* Having lots of ideas
* Sensitive
* Active mind
* Hesitating
* Tends to delay
* Choosy and always wants the best
* Temperamental
* Funny and humorous
* Loves to joke
* Good debating skills
* Talkative
* Daydreamer
* Friendly
* Knows how to make friends
* Abiding
* Able to show character
* Easily hurt
* Prone to getting colds
* Loves to dress up
* Easily bored
* Fussy
* Seldom show emotions
* Takes time to recover when hurt
* Brand conscious
* Executive
* Stubborn
* Those who loves me are enemies
* Those who hates me are friends
JULY
* Fun to be with
* Secretive
* Difficult to fathom and to be understood
* Quiet unless excited or tensed
* Takes pride in oneself
* Has reputation
* Easily consoled
* Honest
* Concern about people's feelings
* Tactful
* Friendly
* Approachable
* Very emotional
* Temperamental and unpredictable
* Moody and easily hurt
* Witty and sarky
* Sentimental
* Not revengeful
* Forgiving but never forgets
* Dislike nonsensical and unnecessary things
* Guides others physically and mentally
* Sensitive and forms impressions carefully
* Caring and loving
* Treats others equally
* Strong sense of sympathy
* Wary and sharp
* Judge people through observations
* Hardworking
* No difficulties i
AUGUST
* Loves to joke
* Attractive
* Suave and caring
* Brave and fearless
* Firm and has leadership qualities
* Knows how to console others
* Too generous and egoistic
* Takes high pride of oneself
* Thirsty for praises
* Extraordinary spirit
* Easily angered
* Angry when provoked
* Easily jealous
* Observant
* Careful and cautious
* Thinks quickly
* Independent thoughts
* Loves to lead and to be led
* Loves to dream
* Talented in the arts, music and defense
* Sensitive but not petty
* Poor resistance against illnesses
* Learns to relax
* Hasty and rushy
* Romantic
* Loving and caring
* Loves to make friends
SEPTEMBER
* Suave and compromising
* Careful, cautious and organized
* Likes to point out people's mistakes
* Likes to criticize
* Quiet but able to talk well
* Calm and cool
* Kind and sympathetic
* Concerned and detailed
* Trustworthy, loyal and honest
* Does work well
* Sensitive
* Thinking
* Good memory
* Clever and knowledgeable
* Loves to look for information
* Must control oneself when criticizing
* Able to motivate oneself
* Understanding
* Secretive
* Loves sports, leisure and traveling
* Hardly shows emotions
* Tends to bottle up feelings
* Choosy especially in relationships
* Loves wide things
* Systematic
OCTOBER
* Loves to chat
* Loves those who loves him
* Loves to takes things at the centre
* Attractive and suave
* Inner and physical beauty
* Does not lie or pretend
* Sympathetic
* Treats friends importantly
* Always making friends
* Easily hurt but recovers easily
* Bad tempered
* Selfish
* Seldom helps unless asked
* Daydreamer
* Very opinionated
* Does not care of what others think
* Emotional
* Decisive
* Strong clairvoyance
* Loves to travel, the arts and literature
* Soft-spoken, loving and caring
* Romantic
* Touchy and easily jealous
* Concerned
* Loves outdoors
* Just and fair
* Spendthrift and easily influenced
* Easily lose confidence
NOVEMBER
* Has a lot of ideas
* Difficult to fathom
* Thinks forward
* Unique and brilliant
* Extraordinary ideas
* Sharp thinking
* Fine and strong clairvoyance
* Can become good doctors
* Careful and cautious
* Dynamic in personality
* Secretive
* Inquisitive
* Knows how to dig secrets
* Always thinking
* Less talkative but amiable
* Brave and generous
* Patient
* Stubborn and hard-hearted
* If there is a will, there is a way
* Determined
* Never give up
* Hardly become angry unless provoked
* Loves to be alone
* Thinks differently from others
* Sharp-minded
* Motivates oneself
* Does not appreciates praises
* High-spirited
* Well-built and tough
* Deep love
DECEMBER
* Loyal and generous
* Patriotic
* Active in games and interactions
* Impatient and hasty
* Ambitious
* Influential in organizations
* Fun to be with
* Loves to socialize
* Loves praises
* Loves attention
* Loves to be loved
* Honest and trustworthy
* Not pretending
* Short tempered
* Changing personality
* Not egoistic
* Takes high pride in oneself
* Hates restrictions
* Loves to joke
* Good sense of humor
* Logical
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Penicillin n Churchill !?!?!?!?
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His name was Fleming, and he was a poor Scottish farmer. One day,
while trying to eke out a living for his family, he heard a cry for help coming from a
nearby bog. He dropped his tools and ran to the bog.
There, mired to his waist in black muck, was a terrified boy, screaming
and struggling to free himself. Farmer Fleming saved the lad from what could
have been a slow and terrifying death. The next day,
a fancy carriage pulled up to the Scotsman's sparse surroundings.
An elegantly dressed nobleman stepped out and introduced himself as the
father of the boy Farmer Fleming had saved. "I want to repay you," said the nobleman.
"You saved my son's life."
"No, I can't accept payment for what I did," the Scottish farmer replied,
waving off the offer. At that moment, the farmer's own son came to the door of the
family hovel. "Is that your son?" the nobleman asked.
"Yes," the farmer replied proudly. "I'll make you a deal. Let me take him and give him a
good education. If the lad is anything like his father, he'll grow to
a man you can be proud of."
And that he did. In time, Farmer Fleming's son graduated from St. Mary's Hospital Medical School in London, and went on to become known throughout the
world as the noted Sir Alexander Fleming, the discoverer of Penicillin.
Years afterward, the nobleman's son was stricken with pneumonia.
What saved him? Penicillin.
The name of the nobleman? Lord Randolph Churchill.
His son's name? Sir Winston Churchill.
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During World War 1 . . . . .
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Horror gripped the heart of a World War- I soldier as he saw his lifelong friend fall in battle . The soldier asked his Lieutenant if he could go out to bring his fallen comrade back.
"You can go," said the Lieutenant,
" but don't think it will be worth it. Your friend is probably dead and you may throw your life away."
The Lieutenant's words didn't matter, and the soldier went anyway.
Miraculously, he managed to reach his friend, hoisted him onto his
shoulder and brought him back to their company's trench.
The officer checked the wounded soldier, then looked kindly at his friend.
" I told you it wouldn't be worth it," he said.
"Your friend is dead and you are mortally wounded."
"It was worth it, Sir," said the soldier.
"What do you mean by worth it?" responded the Lieutenant."Your friend is dead."
"Yes Sir," the soldier answered, "but it was worth it because when I got to him.
He was still alive and I had the satisfaction of hearing him say...."Jim...I knew you'd come."
Many times in life,
whether a thing is worth doing or not,
really depends on how u look at it.
Take up all your courage and
do something your heart tells you to do
so that you may not regret not doing it later in your life.....
"Let the spirit of friendship in us not die"
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