Time synchronisation is often a much underrated aspect of computer management. Generally time synchronisation is only crucial for networks or for computers that a take in time sensitive transactions across the internet. Time synchronisation with modern operating systems such as Windows Vista, XP or the different versions of Linux is relatively easy as most contain the time synchronisation protocol NTP (Network Time Protocol) or a simplified version at least (SNTP).

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How to Synchronise to an Atomic Clock

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the world’s global timescale and replaced the old time standard GMT (Greenwich Meantime) in the 1970’s. Whilst GMT was based on the movement of the Sun, UTC is based on the time told by atomic clocks although it is kept inline with GMT by the addition of ‘Leap Seconds’ which compensates for the slowing of the Earth’s rotation allowing both UTC and GMT to run side by side (GMT is often mistakenly referred to as UTC – although as there is no actual difference it doesn’t really matter).

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What is the Best Source of UTC Time?

It shouldn’t be long now, Yanks. With ASUS’ strikingly thin Eee PC 1008HA — which we toyed with for an unhealthy amount of time at CeBIT this year — up for pre-order in the UK, we’re just certain a US launch is imminent. As of now, Britons with

Macworld.com – Electronic Arts (EA) has released Tiger Woods PGA Tour for the iPhone and iPod touch. It’s available from the App Store for $10.

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Tiger Woods PGA Tour released for iPhone, iPod touch
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PC World – IBM is looking to drive interest in its DeveloperWorks information portal for programmers with a major dose of social-networking mojo.

IBM Gives Developer Portal Social-networking Makeover
(PC World)