i don't think resetting your clock every hour would be desirable.
you can cause seemingly docile apps to freak out into cpu hogs
if you start creating weirdo time conditions.
i'd put the call to rdate in your init scripts.
On Sun, 23 Apr 2000, Michael Yuan wrote:
> Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2000 17:44:24 -0500 (CDT)
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> From: Michael Yuan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: Michael Yuan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: time server
>
>
> The clocks on my two computers both went crazy. I do not have correct time
> anymore. I figured that rdate can reset the time for me from a network
> time server. I have the time zone and "dat-light-saving-time" settings
> correct. So, I guess I only need to put "rdate -s host" in my cron hourly
> task list!
>
> But, which host should I use? Is there a reliable local time server here
> in UT?
>
> Thanks
> Michael
>
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