Re: Bug in NT_TZBUG_WORKAROUND

I wrote:

> > I knew the fact that the IsDST(today) flag is involved in the
> > universal time <-> local file time conversion, although I did not
> > know exactly to what degree. I thought that Microsoft considers it
> > a "feature" (according to the Knowledge Base article #128126, which
> > apparently I cannot find anymore); now I see that they consider it
> > a "bug" (according to article #158588), and they don't say that it's
> > present on Windows XP or later (... is it?)

Christian wrote:

>I could find both articles in the MSDN Library Januar 2001 edition.

Maybe they withdrew #128126 sometime after, because they no longer
maintain their position stated in it.
So, has anyone tested if the TZ bug is indeed fixed in WinXP?

> > Would you please agree to accept, at least, the introduction of a
> > compile-time flag, say, NO_NT_TZBUG_OFFSET? [...]
>
>I will definitely not add your patch [...]
>For your personal needs, just follow the directions of the Info-ZIP
>license and create your personal modified ports of Zip and UnZip.

Ok, fair enough.

Best regards,
Cosmin

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