On Sun, Aug 24, 2003 at 01:54:49PM +1000, James Steward<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Debian has a system configuration tool but I can't remember exactly what it's > called..something like base-config. > > Basically, in the file /etc/adjtime on the 3rd line there's either UTC or > LOCAL. > > Be a little careful changing this by hand. When the system is shutdown the OS > checks the software kernel clock and compares to the hardware clock. The > error is written to this file so that next time you power up, the kernel > automatically adjusts for drift in the hardware clock. If you go and change > it from UTC to LOCAL the kernel will think there is a big error (up to 24 > hours I guess) and next time you power up you get a screwed time. > > Best to use the base-config tool... > > JS
Will it screw it up if you set the hardware clock manually via hwclock command? -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
