[oceanview]

aren't the current dates programmed into every VCR and computers that self adjust the time?

[skip_intro]

aren't the current dates programmed into every VCR and computers that self adjust the time?

Yes.

Hey, I've got an idea! Why not just make it illegal for the sun to set? That should save a whole lot of energy, especially when coupled with the new extended DST.

[The Brush]

Program all your VCRs in the home to tape the news tonight, there will be a special tone played that will reprogram your machines.

Of course it's true... check with hoaxbusters or ask anyone at DU!

[Indy Pendance]

And every industrial and manufacturing computers that run manufacturing machines. This is going to be worse than Y2K.

[Dad yer funny]

yup , here they go "monkeying" with things that are OK!! YIKES, what's next, disabling a cylinder on ALL vehicles?!!??

[green iguana]

Most modern VCSs get the date/time from a signal off of the cable line. If they're hooked up to a cable line...

[lainie]

aren't the current dates programmed into every VCR and computers that self adjust the time?

Yes.

It'll cost billions to affect this change.

[HitmanLV]

Tivo users won't be inconvenienced! ;-)