An OS running in an LPAR cannot change the hardware clock, it can only modify it's own view of time, which is maintained (IIRC) as an offset to the true hardware clock.
>>> "Thompson, Steve" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 6/20/2008 9:49 AM >>> Assume that all functions of Linux are implemented (outside of I/O specific) on a z box. With time functions being part of that, wouldn't Linux for z/Series systems be able to update the TOD? Assuming that this is true, what effect would this have on other LPARs in that CEC? So, if the effect is not deleterious, then is this not an "OPEN" source and cheap way of doing this without having to pay IBM for STP code? Since I do not have a CEC to play with, I don't have the ability to test this. But it seems to me that if one could get standalone time, it could be quickly tested. Regards, Steve Thompson -- All opinions expressed by me are my own and may not necessarily reflect those of my employer. -- Note that my email domain has changed from jo-annstores.com to joann.com. Please update your address book and other records to reflect this change. CONFIDENTIALITY/EMAIL NOTICE: The material in this transmission contains confidential and privileged information intended only for the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient, please be advised that you have received this material in error and that any forwarding, copying, printing, distribution, use or disclosure of the material is strictly prohibited. If you have received this material in error, please (i) do not read it, (ii) reply to the sender that you received the message in error, and (iii) erase or destroy the material. Emails are not secure and can be intercepted, amended, lost or destroyed, or contain viruses. You are deemed to have accepted these risks if you communicate with us by email. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
