[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
As far as I know, the Windows kernel does not support leap seconds.
Nor does Unix. Operating sytems (usually) have no concept of leap
seconds and wouldn't know what to do with one if it was presented to them.
Does the Windows port of ntpd try to be clever, by stepping/slewing the
system clock immediately after the leap second. Or does it wait for the
next server poll, then wait another 15 minutes before stepping, in the
usual way ?
It works the same way as on Unix. If you want gory details you need to
read Dave Mills's papers on the subject. Briefly, ntpd is notified of
the upcoming leap second event (it's in the NTP packets) and makes
adjustments to the clock as the time reaches the leap second insertion
time. You should not notice anything unusual. If you want exact details
I suggest reading the papers.
Danny
Cheers
Michael Wouters.
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