In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
Patrick Nolan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>On 2007-10-20, Steve Kostecke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> The hardware clock in a PC is made of exceedingly cheap components. A
>> common quartz wristwatch is a better clock.
>>
>I have noticed this. Until WWV-controlled
On 2007-10-20, Steve Kostecke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> The hardware clock in a PC is made of exceedingly cheap components. A
> common quartz wristwatch is a better clock.
>
I have noticed this. Until WWV-controlled clocks came out, my most
accurate timepiece was a $20 Casio wristwatch. When t
"Patrick Nolan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> [...] I'm amazed that clock radios, plugged into the 60 Hz supply,
> aren't as good [as wrist watches].
So am I. Because here at least, they keep a close eye on the number
of zero crossings in the power plants, and make
On 2007-10-23, Patrick Nolan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 2007-10-19, Patrick Nolan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>
>> I realized something since yesterday. This machine's unique feature is that
>> I
>> compiled a new kernel to add the Reiser file system. I downloaded the
>> source RPM for the
