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Old 04-07-2008, 09:21 AM   #1
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Knows how to set/update the time permanently?


I've install Debian and noticed that the time is a not correct. Setting it in KDE will change it, but the time will again be incorrect upon reboot.


Time in Malaysia is +8 hours.Thinking that the timezone setting is not properly configured, I set it to Singapore which is in the same time zone, the "problem" still persist.


Time out from konsole
Quote:
date -u
Mon Apr 7 23:04:10 UTC 2008

date
Tue Apr 8 07:04:11 SGT 2008
Time indicate in website http://www.worldtimeserver.com/current_time_in_UTC.aspx
Quote:
2:04 PM
Monday, April 07, 2008
Standard Time +0000 UTC
Any knows how to set/update the time permanently?
 
Old 04-07-2008, 09:46 AM   #2
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There are some things you can do. First check the hardware clock setting in your BIOS. It is maintained by an onboard battery on most systems. If this is an older machine, and it is drifting, it may be time to replace the battery.

Second, install NTP. It is available for most distos. Here is a sample of what to install.

http://linuxreviews.org/howtos/ntp/

Once installed, your system can be configured to sync with an atomic clock. Most governments have one. Of course you need internet connectivity for it to sync.
 
Old 04-07-2008, 10:02 AM   #3
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There are some things you can do. First check the hardware clock setting in your BIOS. It is maintained by an onboard battery on most systems. If this is an older machine, and it is drifting, it may be time to replace the battery.

Second, install NTP. It is available for most distos. Here is a sample of what to install.

http://linuxreviews.org/howtos/ntp/

Once installed, your system can be configured to sync with an atomic clock. Most governments have one. Of course you need internet connectivity for it to sync.
Noted.

As I am using a brand new computer, the battery isn't the issue.

Any other option besides syncing with NTP?
 
Old 04-07-2008, 10:10 AM   #4
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I have had several problems with the time staying to local time, with several versions of Mandrake and Mandriva. Things went silly with day light savings here in North America. NTP has fixed all my issues.

I know there were some code fixes, so make sure you are up to date. Beyond that, no other suggestions, other than make sure your BIOS hardware clock is set right, and not drifting.
 
  


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