Atomic.Doc

Program: Atomic.rexx
Version: 1.2
Author:  John Chufar
Email:   chufarj@telepath.com
Date:    5 Sep 1998

References: AmigaOS3.1 AREXX and DOS Manuals

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IMPORTANT!!!

-Fixes timeserver reference...now uses National Institute of Science
and Technology timeserver.


WARNING!!!

-Not all timeservers are using the same "format".  If you have changed
the default timeserver (from time-A.timefreq.bldrdoc.gov) and the program no
longer works, then revert to the previous version!

If you still experience problems, email me with the address of your
timeserver.


NEW FEATURES!!!

- None - just fixes timeserver reference, I suppose the US Navy closed down
their timeservice port???


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1.0 Why?

Most clocks 'lose' or 'gain' time over the course of days, weeks, etc.

Example - My CASIO Data Bank watch gains about 8 seconds a week.
          My Amiga 3000 loses seconds each week.

2.0 Recommendation:

   2.1  - Use this program at least once a month to keep in 'sync' with the
          Atomic Clock.

   2.2   - Use the example AmiTCP:db/user-startnet file to atuomatically
           'access' the clock.

3.0 Program Operation:

   3.1 - Starts with or without the Daylight Savings Time (DST) ARG
   3.2 - Recommend using as follows:
        >s:atomic.rexx y
      (This prevents answering the DST question after program startup)
   3.3 - Optional start using ICON (WorkBench - but MUST answer question
         after startup)
   3.4 - Displays the ATOMIC CLOCK start up screen
   3.5 - Checks to see if the TCP: device is available
   3.6 - Reads the Atomic Clock
   3.7 - Sets you computer to sync with the Atomic Clock
   3.8 - Computes your Timezone (based upon locale.prefs)
   3.9 - Computes and displays the differences in your system clock

4.0 Other Suggestions:

   4.1 - Add to your ToolPrefs as follows:
         -- Program Type - CLI
         -- s:atomic.rexx y
   4.2 - Change the HOST to a Universal Time Clock Time Server near you...
         A local timeserver will be more "responsive"
   4.3   BE CAUTIONED
         -- Not all timeservers use UTC, some are in local time!
         -- The timeserver may NOT be compatible with the new change


Have fun....

John...I REALLY DO like this Amiga!