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["Dr. Werner Fink" <werner@xxxxxxx>]

On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 10:30:50AM -0400, James Knott wrote:
> Dr. Werner Fink wrote:
> > Hmmm ... what is wrong with using TZ or even reconfiguring
> > /etc/localtime?  The problem is that the system clock of
> > the Linux kernel is in UTC which requires to run mkinitrd
> > with the domain approach.
>
> My point is that with Linux, you have to adjust the time zone if you
> travel the country and want the computer to show local time.  With
> Windows, it happens automagically.  As I pointed out, it's also a
> disadvantage if you log into a domain in another time zone.  Having
> file times in UTC is always an advantage.

You may fill out a feature request for the next openSUSE to be
able to modify the /etc/localtime link accordingly to the
current network domain.  That would be a win (IMHO), wouldn't it?

Werner

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