sys time running fast

[Lunt, Nick]

Hi Marty,


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Russell [mailto:dragonite.wylie at verizon.net]
> 
> No that happens a lot on PCs. My windows one does it all the time.
> Open up the clock config thing (might need root password) and enable
> ntpd. Select a site from the choices, hit apply. Then every time you
> start your computer, it'll get the time automatically from 
> the site you
> selected. It's also a handy way to see if your internet/DNS is working
> during startup.
> Of course, whether the clock site is in sync with the other clocks in
> your house is another story...
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: redhat-list-bounces at redhat.com
> [mailto:redhat-list-bounces at redhat.com] On Behalf Of Marty Landman
> Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2005 6:37 PM
> To: General Red Hat Linux discussion list
> Subject: sys time running fast
> 
> 
> I've got an old pc - p II 133 iirc - running RH9. The system 
> clock runs 
> fast, I'd estimate a few minutes per month. Funny because when I ran 
> Windows on older boxes like that I think the clock used to run slow.
> 
> Is this a known problem, or something I've configured wrong? Should I
> just 
> keep adjusting with the date cmd or is there a fix for this kind of
> thing?
> 
> Marty

On top of Russells advice it may be worth adding the noapic arguement to your grub.conf.
It may make no difference on your PC but it stopped a couple of DL385's we've got from running the clock too fast.

Cheers
Nick .


 


Wesleyan Administration Services Ltd registered number 5188850 and Wesleyan Unit Trust Managers Ltd registered number 2114859 ("WUTM Ltd")
are wholly owned subsidiary companies of Wesleyan Assurance Society, whose registered number is ZC145.
WUTM Ltd is a member of IMA. For ISA/PEP/Unit Trusts Administration Centre: PO Box Basildon SS15 5WQ Telephone: 0870 601 6129
Wesleyan Assurance Society and WUTM Ltd are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
Head Office, Colmore Circus, Birmingham B4 6AR. Telephone: 0121 200 3003 Fax 0121 200 2971.
Website: www.wesleyan.co.uk Telephone calls may be recorded for monitoring and training purposes.

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE

This communication and the information it contains is intended for the person or organisation to whom it is addressed. Its contents are confidential and may be protected in law. Unauthorised use, copying or disclosure of any of it may be unlawful. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact us immediately.

The contents of any attachments in this e-mail may contain software viruses, which could damage your own computer system. While every reasonable precaution to minimise this risk has been taken, we cannot accept liability for any damage that you sustain as a result of software viruses. You should carry out your own virus checking procedure before opening any attachment.