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in reply to Re^3: Logical ways to calculate being within two times (leaps)
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My experience says that leap seconds do not impact epoch time ... And, when you think about it, they can't.

You missed the point. I was not describing a problem with epoch times per se; but rather my method of deriving them.

The loop relies upon hitting every minute so as to ensure it will terminate. When the required minute is reached.


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