Date fields on sys prefs (there are a few of these) should note what format to use when filling them in - and/or include a calendar for date choosing.
Created attachment 2577 [details] [review] Proposed fix This patch adds the standard date format hint used elsewhere in the interface.
Created attachment 2578 [details] Screenshot showing the patched display
Patch pushed, please test and close
This bug is mentioned in: Fix for Bug 4963, sys prefs need date hints and/or picker http://lists.koha-community.org/pipermail/koha-patches/2010-October/012801.html
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