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  Function:    RealDate()

               RealDate() returns the System date as it is known
               by the CMOS internal battery. It should generally
               be the same as the DOS date, but in some
               situations this is a more accurate way of checking
               the date, as this one is updated continuously
               (also when the computer is turned off). Note that
               when running under DOS 3.30 or higher, the Real-
               Time date is also set, along with DOS' date, when
               using the SetDate() function.
               WARNING: Use this function only on ATs and higher
               machines, this service is not supported in the PCs
               and XTs of the early years (unpredictable
               results).

  Syntax:      RealDate().

  Arguments:   None.

  Returns:     The Real-Time Date as the internal battery has
               stored it.

  Usage:       if (Date() <> RealDate()) .or. ;
                  (Time() <> RealTime())
                    * - We've got a problem here
                    WhatThaF*ck()
               else
                    Okidoki()
               endif

See Also: SetDate() RealTime()
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