I am running KDE 2.2.2 from Debian Testing updated as of 31.12.2002. When I log into KDE the clock applet shows the correct time, but after some time it changes to several hours in the future. Currently it running 3 hours ahead, but I noticed last night it was 5 hours ahead. The minutes and seconds seem in sync with the System.
Typing "date" at the command prompt gives the correct time so I know the system is OK. Logging out and back-in to KDE will also temporarily correct the problem. When the time shifts occurs is not a regular interval. Sometimes it is after a couple of minutes, sometimes hours. It maintained the correct time all night, but after a few minutes of using the system today it shifted. Looking at the Date & Time settings in the Control Panel show the correct time even though the clock applet does not. I think everything was working OK until I deleted my .kde directory. I can give an explaination why I did this if one is needed. I was hoping KDE would reinitialize my settings (which it seems to have done). Thanks, - mike