[Python-checkins] python/nondist/sandbox/datetime doc.txt,1.32,1.33
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tim_one@users.sourceforge.net
Sun, 08 Dec 2002 17:40:13 -0800
Update of /cvsroot/python/python/nondist/sandbox/datetime
In directory sc8-pr-cvs1:/tmp/cvs-serv28674
Modified Files:
doc.txt
Log Message:
Added timestamp issue.
Index: doc.txt
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RCS file: /cvsroot/python/python/nondist/sandbox/datetime/doc.txt,v
retrieving revision 1.32
retrieving revision 1.33
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*** doc.txt 9 Dec 2002 01:35:47 -0000 1.32
--- doc.txt 9 Dec 2002 01:40:11 -0000 1.33
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*** 38,41 ****
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- Move from sandbox to mainline.
+ - Every function involving a timestamp inherits platform C limitations
+ on year range, on resolution, and on precision. If we were to invent
+ our own timestamp format, an IEEE double doesn't have enough bits to
+ cover 9999 years to microsecond resolution.
+
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