hmmm, 2094 seems like a weird choice. anyway, look for the y2k fix
in get_cmos_time (arch/kernel/time.c), and change to whatever works
for your bios.
Matt
On Sat, Jan 15, 2000 at 11:12:39AM +1000, David Zverina wrote:
> I have one computer with braindead AWARD BIOS that keeps insisting that 1999
> is followed by 2094. Unfortunately the BIOS is not software flashable and I
> do not have an EEPROM programmer. Thus I am seeking a software solution.
>
> Under the other operating system there is heaps of TSRs which intercept the
> BIOS calls and offset pre 2000 dates into post 2000 ones. Under linux it
> should be possible to do something like this in the kernel. Is anyone aware
> of a patch (module or otherwise) which can do this to save me having to do
> it myself?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dave.
>
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