Simon Jolle wrote: > Hi list > > I always configure my systems to use our local time (in my case > /usr/share/zoneinfo/Europe/Zurich) and disable UTC. > > What are the differences between UTC and local time? What are their > respective advantages and disadvantages? > > When to use UTC? Always :-) You should only use local time if your machine dualboots with Windows. Windows expect the clock to be set to localtime. Mogens -- Mogens Kjaer, Carlsberg A/S, Computer Department Gamle Carlsberg Vej 10, DK-2500 Valby, Denmark Phone: +45 33 27 53 25, Fax: +45 33 27 47 08 Email: mk at crc.dk Homepage: http://www.crc.dk