Date: Fri, 26 Dec 1997 02:14:28 -0800 From: Amancio Hasty <hasty@rah.star-gate.com> To: Peter Dufault <dufault@hda.com> Cc: hackers@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: procedure to adjust clock drift? Message-ID: <199712261014.CAA00227@rah.star-gate.com> In-Reply-To: Your message of "Thu, 25 Dec 1997 04:30:16 EST." <199712250930.EAA25694@hda.hda.com>
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Hi Guys, I managed to run into a GPS unit called the Tripmate which retails for $200. http://www.delorme.com/products/ It looks like a cool GPS unit which can be interfaced to a Pilot or a PC. Right now , I am just wondering if anyone has one and if it can provide a time clock . Tnks, Amancio > > Does anyone have a procedure to adjust the clock drift in a PC? > > In addition to the obvious "use nttp", here is a pointer to > "How to get NIST-traceable time on your computer": > > http://www.boulder.nist.gov/timefreq/pubs/hownist/hownis.htm > > I haven't read the whole thing, but it will tell you how to get > NIST traceable time via radio, telephone, and the internet. > > Peter > > PS: The PBS time signals sound questionable since I immediately found > a pointer to a comp.risks posting where the time was correct but > the day was off by one. > > > -- > Peter Dufault (dufault@hda.com) Realtime development, Machine control, > HD Associates, Inc. Safety critical systems, Agency approval >
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