[libc++] Use __int128_t to represent file_time_type.
Summary: The ``file_time_type`` time point is used to represent the write times for files. Its job is to act as part of a C++ wrapper for less ideal system interfaces. The underlying filesystem uses the ``timespec`` struct for the same purpose. However, the initial implementation of ``file_time_type`` could not represent either the range or resolution of ``timespec``, making it unsuitable. Fixing this requires an implementation which uses more than 64 bits to store the time point. I primarily considered two solutions: Using ``__int128_t`` and using a arithmetic emulation of ``timespec``. Each has its pros and cons, and both come with more than one complication. However, after a lot of consideration, I decided on using `__int128_t`. This patch implements that change. Please see the [FileTimeType Design Document](http://libcxx.llvm.org/docs/DesignDocs/FileTimeType.html) for more information. Reviewers: mclow.lists, ldionne, joerg, arthur.j.odwyer, EricWF Reviewed By: EricWF Subscribers: christof, K-ballo, cfe-commits, BillyONeal Differential Revision: https://reviews.llvm.org/D49774 llvm-svn: 337960
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