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[Dave Hull]

On Mon, 17 Nov 2003, Zscoundrel wrote:

> One of the problems with Linux systems being so reliable is the PC clock 
> can wander off.  I have mine set to sync up with one of the internet 
> time servers so it is usually with a second or two of wha thte atomic 
> clocks are set at.

I know what you're saying. I've been running ntp on my Linux boxes for years. 
Why are computer clocks so good at gaining/losing time?

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