Re: [cobalt-users] Date and Time incorrect after reboot

[Gerald Waugh <gwaugh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Saturday 02 March 2002 08:33 pm, Jeff Lasman wrote:
> 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.

NTP server is a fine idea, and I use them.
If you reboot your RaQ, a cron job /etc/cron.daily/ntpdate.auto will set your 
time through the NTP server. (maybe much LATER!)

I put the following in /etc/rc.d/rc.local (last line)
/etc/cron.daily/ntpdate.auto &
This way my time is set correctly on boot up and then corrected once daily, 
by cron.daily

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Gerald Waugh