Re: Alternative clock display

On Wed, 08 Jun 2005 17:21:31 GMT, Tim Hubberstey <bogus@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

>Jim Thompson wrote:
>
>> I think I'll just stick with SocketWatch, it's working just fine, cost
>> $10, and requires no mental capacity on my part. (Plus it has a neat
>> "countdown" feature for setting your watch.)
>
>Yep. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
>
>However, you might want to verify that it keeps the PC clock adjusted
>between server queries. Sudden time changes can really screw up some
>build processes, with "interesting" results. If your PC clock runs slow,
>it's not usually an issue, but if it runs fast and gets set back, watch
>out! This is why Sun boxes allow you to speed up or slow down the clock
>to change the time.

I do once-per-hour updates. Last correction (typical) was -55msec.

(And I don't do "build processes" :-)

...Jim Thompson
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