[cobalt-users] Re: cobalt-users digest, Vol 1 #4103 - 15 msgs

[vishv@xxxxxxxx]

open admin Control panel
-> admin control
-> time
-> NTP server address -> clock.via.net
then OK

-vishv

Message: 12
Date: Sat, 02 Mar 2002 17:33:36 -0800
From: Jeff Lasman <jblists@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Organization: nobaloney.net
To: cobalt-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [cobalt-users] Date and Time incorrect after reboot
Reply-To: cobalt-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

cobalt@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> I have a new RaQ4i that every time it reboots sets the date and time to a
> random value.
> On occasions it gets the date correct, but the time is always wrong.
> 
> I do not want to use an NTP server and considering this is a new server it
> should work.
> 
> Any Idea's or should I just send the box back.

My first idea would be to use an NTP server.  Keeping your box's time
within a few milliseconds of everyone else's is probably a good idea, if
you're going to be connected to the Internet.

That said, I've seen the problem before and I've always resolved it by
using an NTP server.  If it bothers you, take it back.  But don't expect
another one that works.

And if you do find another one that works, or switch to another
(non-Sun/Cobalt) platform, don't expect it to keep good time forever.