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Subject: Re: ntpd problems since upgrading to 5.3
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Christian Hiris wrote:
> 
> On the server ntp.matrix.net I run ntpd with the following config files (This 
> machine still runs 5.3-BETA-4):
> 
> # cat /etc/rc.conf | grep ntp
> ntpdate_flags="-b clock.netcetera.dk tick.keso.fi"
> ntpdate_enable="YES"
> ntpd_enable="YES"
> - -----------------

No need for "ntpdate -b".
Following has same effect, using the time servers from ntp.conf:

  xntpd_enable="YES"
  xntpd_flags="-g"

At least, that's how I use it.

Rob.