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It's good Debian is making this change now to be prepared when the legacy United States are downed at the end of 2052.


That is the logic for using city-based timezone names rather than countries. Country borders change but cities tend to be more stable.


Someone must have complained about `China/Hong Kong` to cause this change.


Istanbul's not Constantinople.



The laws of the country can affect what timezone is used.


I can’t tell whether you’re joking. Seems like a distinct possibility now.


2052? I hope the last 2 digits aren't swapped...


keep that energy when you and your family are starving in the dark with no running water.




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