[BLUG] BASH Time Synchronization Command?

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 15:29:58 -0500

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I normally use ntpdate in a cron job with an entry similar to this:

0 1 * * * /usr/sbin/ntpdate ntp.indiana.edu

Bob Boyken
bob_at_boyken.org

On Jan 23, 2007, at 3:24 PM, Simon Ruiz wrote:

> The lack of an install process means a very noticeable problem on =20
> our workstations: TIME.
>
> Without a time synch that usually happens during installation (at =20
> least that's my working theory), the workstations are left =20
> displaying incorrect times.
>
> I was hoping I could add a line to my workstation setup bash script =20=

> to correct for this glaring issue, but I only know how to do this =20
> visually in GNOME.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Have a great day!
>
> Sim=F3n
>
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noticeable problem on our workstations: TIME.</DIV><DIV =
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a time synch that usually happens during installation (at least that's =
my working theory), the workstations are left displaying incorrect =
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