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Debian 64-bit time_t Transition Underway For Addressing Y2038 Problem On 32-bit Systems

Debian Experimental has begun its package rebuilds for its 64-bit time_t transition for ensuring 32-bit architectures running Debian Trixie will be able to operate past the Year 2038. For the Year 2038 problem where the Unix time will no longer fit within a signed 32-bit integer after 19 January 2038, Debian developers are working to ensure their next release will be able to run past that point. Their primary focus is on 32-bit ARM but other 32-bit architectures are affected as well. The 64-bit ...

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