Re: Query: Y2038 patch series for 3.18 Kernel

syrus <[email protected]> Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:05:12 +0800
Newsgroups gmane.linux.kernel,gmane.linux.kernel.kernelnewbies
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From: [Syrus] <[[email protected]]>=0D

Hi Arnd, all,=0D
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Thanks for the discussion. While kernel upgrade solves Y2038 for new=0D
projects, our legacy devices on 3.10.14 kernel face upgrade challenges=0D
due to driver compatibility and limited resources (limited manpower, =0D
communication barriers between different departments and companies, etc.).=
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Has anyone successfully backported Y2038 fixes to older kernels like=0D
3.10.x? I'm looking for patch summaries or experiences with such=0D
backports, or at least a summary of the commit history that addresses=0D
this issue. Any guidance on key subsystems to focus on would be very=0D
helpful for maintaining our legacy devices.=0D
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Best regards,=0D
[Syrus]=