Daylight Saving Time Fixes
Thursday February 22, 2007
News - While using my MacBook the other day, I was prompted to download and install a fix for the change to Daylight Saving Time. It was interesting that on the Mac, I didn't have to go searching for an update or have to configure anything. Just download and install. Couldn't be any easier. If you don't have your Mac notebook set for automatic updates here's how to manually check for software updates.
I'd almost forgotten that this year we will change our clocks three weeks earlier and have an extra week later in the fall. March 11, 2007 is the day when we should change our clocks and we'll now fall back on November 4, 2007.
For Windows based products it isn't as easy to update and for some products such as PDAs and Smartphones you have to carefully follow the instructions so that you install the fix correctly.
Ensure that you don't miss any appointments or deadlines and use the following fixes to make sure your mobile gear is on time.
I'd almost forgotten that this year we will change our clocks three weeks earlier and have an extra week later in the fall. March 11, 2007 is the day when we should change our clocks and we'll now fall back on November 4, 2007.
For Windows based products it isn't as easy to update and for some products such as PDAs and Smartphones you have to carefully follow the instructions so that you install the fix correctly.
- Daylight Saving Time 2007 Update
A fix from Microsoft for Pocket PCs and Smartphones. Be sure to read the instructions. -
Windows Operating System Fixes
Scroll down to find your operating system and get instructions on downloading and installing the fix. You will also find information for other Microsoft software programs if you continue to scroll down the page. - RIM BlackBerry
Fixes for BlackBerry users either IT Administrators or individual users to resolve conflicts with the new Daylight Saving Time change. - Palm Updates
These updates are for Palm handhelds and smartphones. - Palm Updates for MS Office Outlook 2007
- Palm Vista Updates
Ensure that you don't miss any appointments or deadlines and use the following fixes to make sure your mobile gear is on time.
Comments
Because a Windows 2000 patch isn’t available and a number of my clients needed one in mixed environments with other Operating Systems, I developed an unofficial fix that may be of potential use.
http://www.wideopenmedia.com/dst2007
Considering the potential impact of this year’s time change on key systems and how important it is for everyone to update, I’ve now made the complete script source code available.
Best wishes.