[NTLK] Did I miss the memo?

[Grant Hutchinson]

> On Jan 4, 2025, at 1:23 PM, Aaron H <online at atomiciguana.com> wrote:
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> On a real Newton (both 2100s, both English), if I remove all power and wait long enough, reverts to a 2008 date and boots normally. Then I am able to the date normally. (one actually reverted to a 1997 date, so I must not have the 2010 patch on that model)

I left my patched MP2100 without power overnight in order to drain the supercapacitor* and it booted this morning.

The date on the device was June 27, 2030!

That year was a bit of a surprise ... and it seems to be running fine.

g.

* An electrolytic capacitor located on the motherboard that stores a small amount of electricity, functioning like to a backup battery to maintain information like the date. The supercap comes into use when swapping out the battery pack if the device is not being powered using the AC adapter.

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Grant Hutchinson
NewtonTalk List Dad & Web Custodian