Re: [H] DST Patch?

2007-03-06 Thread DHSinclair
Yes, much of the patch might do time zones overseas, but it also provides the new pointers (math values) for our USA systems that do live in DST areas to re-compute when DST starts and stops. I suppose since many things in computer-land depend on the correct time at each PC, getting DST

Re: [H] DST Patch?

2007-03-06 Thread Rick Glazier\(Gmail\)
This whole thing is a crock... grin (It has its uses though...) Daylight is a finite resource... Changing the clock doesn't save anything, it just moves it... I guess calling it Daylight MOVING Time has no sex appeal... ;-) Rick Glazier From: DHSinclair

Re: [H] DST Patch?

2007-03-06 Thread DHSinclair
Rick, I completely agree with you. Actually, if it were called Daylight Moving/Shifting Time I might not feel so bad about it. I just find it to be a giant PITA. It is interesting to note that DST seems to be more important, and ingrained, in those highly populated areas at higher latitudes.

[H] DST Patch?

2007-03-05 Thread DHSinclair
Has anyone seen a patch/hotfix from M$ regarding a new start for Daylight Saving Time this coming Sunday (03/11/07)? I realize that DST may not affect everyone. Just wondering if anyone knows of plans for any future updates this week. Thanks. Best, Duncan This email scanned for Viruses and

Re: [H] DST Patch?

2007-03-05 Thread dex
Yep. Windows update. -Original Message- From: DHSinclair [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 05 Mar 2007 11:02:17 To:hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] DST Patch? Has anyone seen a patch/hotfix from M$ regarding a new start for Daylight Saving Time this coming Sunday (03/11/07)? I

Re: [H] DST Patch?

2007-03-05 Thread DHSinclair
03/05/2007 -0500, you wrote: Yep. Windows update. -Original Message- From: DHSinclair [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 05 Mar 2007 11:02:17 To:hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] DST Patch? Has anyone seen a patch/hotfix from M$ regarding a new start for Daylight Saving Time this coming

Re: [H] DST Patch?

2007-03-05 Thread Alex
tell them not to worry, all will be fixed by Apr 4 :) :) :) On Mon, 05 Mar 2007 12:17:28 -0500, DHSinclair wrote other clients. Unknown what happens to my W98SE client. I do know that my Sister and Bro-in-law will be in my ear come next week when they see their pooter's an hour behind.

Re: [H] DST Patch?

2007-03-05 Thread Rick Glazier\(Gmail\)
Daylight Saving Time Help and Support Center http://support.microsoft.com/gp/cp_dst Daylight Saving Time Update Guide Note You must have active scripting enabled to use this guide. Rick Glazier - Original Message - From: DHSinclair Has anyone seen a

RE: [H] DST Patch?

2007-03-05 Thread Don Couture
if the patch is already installed if you run it on a machine that has the patch. Don -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of DHSinclair Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 11:02 AM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] DST Patch? Has anyone seen a patch

Re: [H] DST Patch?

2007-03-05 Thread DHSinclair
dex/winterlight/Rick/Al/ -First LOL! about 04/2007! Yes, I do wait retirement from any further family support of this OS. -As to the patch, Thank you. I did see this, but shied away because it read as XP-specific! I'll give it a wirl on one of non-critical w2K clients.[just in case it

RE: [H] DST Patch?

2007-03-05 Thread DHSinclair
] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of DHSinclair Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 11:02 AM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] DST Patch? Has anyone seen a patch/hotfix from M$ regarding a new start for Daylight Saving Time this coming Sunday (03/11/07)? I realize that DST may not affect everyone

Re: [H] DST Patch?

2007-03-05 Thread FORC5
what does these daylight savings things actually do ? I saw them on update and most were for overseas. Do not see the point, AZ does not do DST so FM fp :-} At 01:26 PM 3/5/2007, DHSinclair Poked the stick with: dex/winterlight/Rick/Al/ -First LOL! about 04/2007! Yes, I do wait retirement from