Messages in this thread | | | Date | Fri, 30 Jul 1999 21:40:32 -0700 (PDT) | From | Robert Dinse <> | Subject | Re: linux-kernel-digest V1 #4223 |
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On Fri, 30 Jul 1999, Riley Williams wrote: > > Hi Robert. > > > Since there is some variation, it would be good for the software > > to include a tweekable fudge-factor so that with experience of > > whether the clock looses or gains a small amount each day, the > > fudge factor can be adjusted to compensate, so that given a > > crystal that is off by a constant amount, once adjusted the > > clock will keep time. > > Already present, and can be set up to automagically do the tweaking > for you. Read `man hwclock` for a discussion of the procedure used. > > Best wishes from Riley.
I must admit to being a little bit lost as to the meaning of the whole thread in that case.
My main point though was trying to clear up a misunderstanding with regards to crystal tolerance, crystal frequency, and labeling.
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