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   Oli to Andrew Leary   
   Unixtime in M_GOT frames   
   08 Nov 19 08:39:48   
   
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    AL> I have recently noticed that some versions of BinkD are listing a   
    AL> 64-bit value for the Unixtime sent in M_GOT frames acknowledging   
    AL> received files.   
      
   Which versions do this and what bit width is used with the M_FILE command?   
      
    AL> This, of course, can cause issues for mailers that   
    AL> are expecting a 32-bit value. FTS-1026.001 (Binkp/1.0 protocol   
    AL> specification) does not specify the size of this field.   
      
    AL> I can see the value of switching to a 64-bit Unixtime; it will solve   
    AL> the upcoming year 2038 problem.  However, if it breaks compatibility   
    AL> with other existing Binkp mailers, we should implement some mechanism   
    AL> to only enable this feature if the remote mailer explicitly supports   
    AL> it.   
      
   Does it break compatibility with any mailer? You didn't mention any specific   
   example.   
      
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