The Outlook calendar starts in 1601 - But Why?

Posted By: Laura Foy | Dec 9th, 2009 @ 11:53 AM | 42,229 Views | 6 Comments
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#Dec 9th, 2009 @ 1:10 PM
wisnia
wisnia
Tomasz Wisniewski

Now it't so obvious Big Smile very cool

#Dec 9th, 2009 @ 2:13 PM
bangoker
bangoker

But why does it end in 4500??? The mystery!!

#Dec 10th, 2009 @ 6:08 AM
alii
alii

Why 4500? 2012 is enough Tongue Out

#Dec 10th, 2009 @ 8:32 AM
Harlequin
Harlequin
http://twitter.c​om/TrueHarlequin

I'm going to make a lunch date with Laura for March 19th, 1674...see if she shows up. If not I'll log an Outlook bug.

#Dec 10th, 2009 @ 9:32 AM
ivan_
ivan_
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May be, by 4500 Microsoft will cease to exist Smiley That's why.

 

#Dec 31st, 2009 @ 10:00 AM
JohnFrum
JohnFrum

They won't cease to exist.  They will transcend to a higher existence and no longer have a need for schedules.

 

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