[syncsynchalt]

Given C's ubiquity and (likely) longevity it'll have a Y2k89 problem: standards released in 2089 and beyond will have to change their naming schema and/or avoid being standardized in particular years. ;)

[marcosdumay]

> or avoid being standardized in particular years.

That's a very "legacy code" way of avoiding the problem, it's just a great option for a centenary frozen language.

"Oh, no, look, C98 is from 2198. Do not confuse it with C97 that was settled in 2097."