32-bit timestamps end at 2038 including classic mac... Now, I have to verify my sources, but 32-bit timestamps are going to become a HUGE problem here in 2038. Granted thats a long time from now, but....
Most if not all integrated-circuit solutions, such as the Dallas ICs, DS1302+ are all 32-bit timestamped, This also includes most 32 bit machines, and etc...
So as you can imagine, this is going to become a problem especially in the embedded electronics industry.
Again, its a long time from now so its possible the industry will shift around it, and new Dallas ICs will be revised but backwards compatible, etc...
But With the apple macintosh, vintage macintosh in particular, Sure you can patch the OS or something to go 48bit or 64bit timestamp, but.. the problem becomes the RTC IC thats on the logic board.. whoops... cant do much about that.
Most if not all integrated-circuit solutions, such as the Dallas ICs, DS1302+ are all 32-bit timestamped, This also includes most 32 bit machines, and etc...
So as you can imagine, this is going to become a problem especially in the embedded electronics industry.
Again, its a long time from now so its possible the industry will shift around it, and new Dallas ICs will be revised but backwards compatible, etc...
But With the apple macintosh, vintage macintosh in particular, Sure you can patch the OS or something to go 48bit or 64bit timestamp, but.. the problem becomes the RTC IC thats on the logic board.. whoops... cant do much about that.