Is Linux OS usied in EPIC year 2038 problem compatible? Is the Epoch time still 32 bit?
Is Linux OS usied in EPIC year 2038 problem compatible? Is the Epoch time still 32 bit?
I am not sure what the official Opto22 answer is, I am just speculating at the moment. From what I understand about the 2038 issue and the current fix/patches/workarounds, is that the 5.0 kernel released in 2020 bakes in 64 bit Epoch. My PR1 with the latest firmware is on kernel 4.1.
I know that Opto is not going to make a kernel jump without a complete Devops test and evaluation, and test 100% of all upstream compatibility, as well as regression testing and have in place 100% procedural coverage for any regression scenario.
I also believe there is active development on a “PR-3” model which will be 64 bit, And that effort is likely to yield all of the necessary upstream, downstream, and regression paths for the 32 bit kernel update.
TLDR: Not an official Opto22 answer but No the current EPIC OE does not appear 2038 compatible yet. There are efforts underway that might provide a firmware a 2038-proof build in the near future.