On Mon, 25 Aug 2003 01:41 am, Rex Chan wrote: > 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?
Probably. JS -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
