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'This example uses the DATE$ statement to set the system date on your
'computer to the new date you enter.
 
'Note: If you change the system date, any files you create or revise will
'be stamped with the new date. Make sure to reset the system date to the
'current date.
 
PRINT "Enter the date below (default year is 1989)."
INPUT "    Month:   ",Month$
INPUT "    Date:    ",Day$
INPUT "    Year:    ",Year$
IF Year$ = "" THEN Year$ = "89"
DATE$ = Month$ + "/" + Day$ + "/" + Year$