On 28 Aug 97 at 8:59, Mayes uk wrote:

> In message  <970827180329_-1569701773@emout07.mail.aol.com>
>  PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU writes:
> > >I'm using the evaluation version of the Hi-Tech C compiler for PICs, (not
> > >bad really, I think I'll buy it when the gate comes crashing down)...
> >
> > I wonder how many of us will be setting the system clock back to August to
> > keep using the demo.  I've already written a batch file to automate the
> > process ....
> > (restores the date afterwards and re-dates any files produced). Sad I know,
> > but when I've got a few hundred quid to spare I'll buy a copy!
> >
>
> Hmm. If the programmers have done their job properly they won't be
> relying on the system clock to determine the date.
>

Clyde seems very quiet on the subject - 'giving PICLIST members
enough rope to hang themselves' is the phrase I'm thinking of... <g>

Your right though Mike, just relying on sysclock alone is rarely
used.
MikeS
<mikesmith_oz@relaymail.net>