Linux Y2k problem

2038 is the year Linux programmers are fearing as after 2038, systems running on linux would stop funtioning. This it seems is to do with the way it has been programmed. Linux coded in the 'C' language uses time_t data type to store the time and date values. It uses 32 bit, the starting date being January 1, 1970. The first bit being for the sign of the value. The rest 31 bits are used to store the number. Compared to the previous Y2K problem, this seems to be a bit of a daunting task as the basic time function is being threatened. It seems it's going to be a major problem as more and more corporates are switching over to linux because of the security it offers. The possible solutions touted are using 64 bit or use longer time_t data storage.

So another challenge coming our way....can the Indian brigade deliver the goods again, will have to wait and watch.