is anybody doing anything about 2038 time

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What should we do to prepare for 2038?

I don't mean 'people' in the abstract. I mean are you doing anything and if so what?

I am an ancient programmer and recall when I wrote COBOL in the late 70's saying to others in my team "you know - this isn't going to work in 2000". To which the reply was "yeah but this system wont be in use by then, that's 25 years away".

2038 is 28 years away.

I add a disclaimer to the release notes of my software that says: Best before 2038.

Praying and getting ready for the next wave of expensive consulting gigs. Just in time for retirement!

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