In comp.unix.solaris Dave <someplace@nowhere-nice.com> wrote:
> I have a requirement where I need two Suns (both Netra T1s) to have
> their clocks close to each other during an experiment that lasts 4
> hours.

What is your definition of "close?"

> During this time, neither Sun will have internet access and they
> will not be networked to each other.

Why then do they need their clocks to remain "close?"

Will they be in a place where they can receive a GPS signal?

> I suspect if I sync them by NTP before the experiment starts, then
> they will not drift by more than 500 ms over a 4 hour period. Does
> that seem reasonable? Has anyone actually ever made medium term (few
> hours) stability measurements of the clocks in Suns?

If you get no response in these groups and don't want to simply wait
four hours and see what happens, you could try asking in
comp.protocols.time.ntp (if you haven't already).

rick jones
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