Older GPS devices could be hit by ‘millennium-style’ bug

[jimur]

Follow-up check on the above subject matter - tried my ancient Garmin eTREX (circa 2001) and date format on this device is fine.

[Sgurr]

Don't care what it does as long as it gives the current grid reference. Are you sure you're not picking up on an old April Fool?

[Bridge]

No it is not an April Fool!

[prog99]

I've two old garmins that I thought may be affected but both of them showed the correct date & time after they eventually found the satellites (hadn't been switched on for a few years)

[Bridge]

I've two old garmins that I thought may be affected but both of them showed the correct date & time after they eventually found the satellites (hadn't been switched on for a few years)

I took the old yellow garmin out for a 7 mile walk today. It found the satellites. It hasn't cured the problem. It is now reading 29 Aug 99. I don't really care. The other functions appear to be working.
I also have an Etrex 30. The date is working fine on that.