2007 Daylight Saving Time Change

"Spring forward, Fall back" is the famous phrase used to help us all remember how to adjust our clocks for daylight saving time (DST). Beginning in 2007, new dates are being followed for when DST goes into and out of effect. This is due to the passing of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The new date’s push the clocks one hour forward on the second Sunday of March and one back on the first Sunday in November. This new schedule will affect Macs, Windows PC's & Blackberries, as well as programs like Lotus Notes.

The Problem
This new schedule will require an update to Macs, Windows PC's. These new updates will affect the following items:

  • Lotus Notes displaying incorrect appointments
  • Can't sign on to a SUNYSB.EDU domain
  • Can't logon to SOLAR
  • Problems with Blackberry

Operating System DST Fix
Find out if your machine will be affected by the DST 2007 change and how to fix it.

Windows | Mac

Lotus Notes DST Fix
An essential update for those who rely on Lotus Notes Calendaring features. Users using Notes email exclusively can skip this update.

Windows | Mac

BlackBerry Users
BlackBerry users will need a firmware update. You will receive an email notice prior to having the update transmitted to your BlackBerry. After the update is received your BlackBerry will display the following: DST Patch Applied Click OK to Restart. Once you have restarted your BlackBerry all calendar entries should appear correctly.