> -----Original Message----- > From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Gilmartin > Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 8:21 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: Server Time Protocol (STP) Announcement >
<snip> > 2.8 Linux for System z9 and zSeries > The Linux(r) operating system does not support STP or the Sysplex Timer. > > -- gil > -- But Linux doesn't need it, does it? It can set its software clock using XNTP like any other Linux. It could also use the SCK instruction to updates its TOD (virtual or real) clock as well. To the best of my knowledge, Linux like any other UNIX type system is not dependant on the TOD clock not "jumping around". I know that I sync my home Linux/Intel system once a day to the Internet atomic clock (pool.ntp.org) with not problems. I am fairly sure that Linux/zSeries could do the same. -- John McKown Senior Systems Programmer HealthMarkets Keeping the Promise of Affordable Coverage Administrative Services Group Information Technology This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and its content is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message and are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this transmission, or taking any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
