I had the same PB, and thoroughly tested w/ various clock settings. I only
managed to get the time & date right by getting an UPS, but can't be sure
that's that..
Jim Popovitch wrote:
> Dump your motherboard, or it's processor. My Mdk 6.0 systemS have been
> keeping perfect time despite the dead batteries on the motherboards. :)
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Clyde J. Kell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 1999 3:56 AM
> Subject: [expert] Keeping correct time?
>
> > Hello Everyone,
> > I'm really beginning to wonder if maybe I should dump this
> > particular Linux distribution! Linux-Mandrake 6.0
> >
> > I've recently noticed that the clock doesn't stay set.
> > The time displayed on the launch bar in the KDE window manager.
> > It seems to run about 14 hours ahead! I leave my system up 24/7 and
> > usually connected to the net about 10 hours per day.
> >
> > When I installed Mandrake, I picked the Central time zone for my clock.
> > I'm running on an AMD K6-2 400mhz with 64 meg rams.
> >
> > Any suggestions?
> >
> > Regards,
> > Clyde J. Kell
> >
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