That's the epoc date; it's supposed to be that way. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unix_time
On Sun, Aug 19, 2012 at 9:17 PM, <j...@actionline.com> wrote: > When using 'touch' to reset the date of a file, I just discovered that I > cannot set a date earlier than 1969. What is the reason for that > limitation? and is there any way around it? > > touch -t 6907010101 filename <E> works okay ...however, > touch -t 6807010101 filename <E> will not work. > > > > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >
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