On 4/19/08, Jinx <joecolquitt@clear.net.nz> wrote:
> > How many computers built 30 years ago are still used right
> > now ? In 2038 will be no computer in use manufactured today.
> > Joe, this subject is a waste of EE time...
> > :)
>
> Yes, I should have put it in [OT] where all the programmers and
> engineers lurk. Seriously, as micros acquire PC functionality and
> WILL end up anywhere doing anything, it's an issue to address
> for future-proofing products. It's quite conceivable that a micro
> programmed 10 years from now (look how many legacy bugs
> MPASM has for example) relying on time_t will be in service for
> 20 years after that

Let's try in other way.
How many of the people involved in this discussion have designed and
built something looking closely to a PC arhitecture ?
Having a RTC with battery backup and at least one PCI, PCIE, SATA etc.
and one motherboard and a few daughtercards with specific functions.
Manufactured in a few dozens of pieces at least.
Because if there is someone here, will definitely know that the
predicted life of such device is below 7 years. Rarely such equipments
are still in life after 10 years.
And definitely after 30 years nobody are offering support for those
even there still  available operating systems, bios etc.
A computer is already 50% aged when you take it home from the shop.
There would be no problem in 2038 except maybe if we don't kill the
earth till then.
greetings,
Vasile
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