> Workaround: Uninstall package ntpdate. That also uninstalls the "ubuntu-minimal" package, which is yet another bug (at least up until 14.04).
I also think ntpdate shouldn't be started at all on ifup. openntpd and (I think) ntpd as well allow for large time adjustments on the first query (-s switch in openntpd), so ntpdate is just not needed. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to ntp in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/322518 Title: No obvious way to prevent ntpdate to be run when interface are brought up To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ntp/+bug/322518/+subscriptions -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs