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Re: [gpsd-dev] gpsd/ntpd
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Gary E. Miller |
Subject: |
Re: [gpsd-dev] gpsd/ntpd |
Date: |
Fri, 29 Jul 2016 12:07:47 -0700 |
Yo Fred!
On Fri, 29 Jul 2016 11:48:00 -0700 (PDT)
Fred Wright <address@hidden> wrote:
> > Now the only thing I am struggeling with is that I need to edit
> > (linechange or something) ntp.conf file and restart ntp after
> > boot.
>
> If you mean that you need to edit ntp.conf on every boot, I would be
> very surprised if that were actually true.
If that is his problem, it is a common one. Some dhcp clients insist
on changing ntp.conf on every reboot. Simple fix, stifle the dhcp client,
or make the ntp.conf file immutable.
> As far as restarting ntpd goes, that *may* be necessary, but it also
> may be that you're just not sufficiently patient.
Restarting ntpd when it is PPS synced is a bad idea. It can take days
for the local clock to settle down.
RGDS
GARY
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