this post was submitted on 28 Feb 2024
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Y2K was a real issue, and a one off. I don't understand how a system that is otherwise functional could break when Feb 29 hit. It's gotta be either time-related encryption. Or maybe a stupid hard coded value, though I still can't imagine how that could cause an issue.
I wonder how the pumps system handles daylight savings?
By using a standard calendar system the same way it handles any dates and times. All the more reason why it's so confusing how Feb 29 could screw anything up!
I’m sure there’s lots of questioning how this happened.