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# Warning: timestamp wrap around

The timestamp in the NTP packet is a 32bit integer which represents the number of seconds after 00:00 01/01/1970. This 32bit number will wrap around at 06:28:16 Feb 7 2036. At this point in time, the eCos time will jump back to around 00:00:00 Jan 1 1970 when the next NTP packet is received.

YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

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