The Epochalypse: 32-bit systems will think it's 1901 after Jan 19, 2038, 03:14:07 UTC
iannuttall · x · 2026-10-03
- A Y2K38-style fact: after 03:14:07 UTC on January 19, 2038, some 32-bit systems will overflow their Unix timestamps.
- Known as the Epochalypse, the bug will make affected systems believe it's 1901, impacting devices and software still relying on 32-bit time.
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