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On 10/01/15 01:02, Martin Gautier wrote: > > On 09/01/15 22:56, daniel Phillips wrote: >> I just read an article about the rotation of the earth slowing, the >> powers that be are deciding whether or not to add a leap second! The >> article states that many websites were brought down after the last >> leap second was added in 2012, it also effected the Linux operating >> system! Anyone else have views or knowledge on this? >> >> I don't remember my Linux machines having a problem back then so i >> guess there should be nothing to worry about! Is it the same hype as >> the millennium bug? >> >> > I'd vote b***cks. Have you got a link to the article? > > Martin I'd recommend googling for 5 seconds chief before calling him on this. Have you been living under a rock? Do you not remember last time in 2012? http://www.wired.com/2015/01/torvalds_leapsecond/ -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq