[Bug 37230] Re: [Dapper FL5] Clock applet doesn't syncrhonise with NTP

[Gary Coady]

1. Perhaps the error message could be rewritten to be clearer - ntpdate does an "instant update", and that is installed - what your system is missing is a program with runs continuously (ntp-server). 

2. You don't also need ntp, if you're happy with the date being just slightly incorrect occasionally.

As regards the "Synchronise now" button not working, the bug is in time-admin, it appears to try to run
/etc/init.d/ntpdate restart

However, this file no longer exists - the command to run should be
/etc/network/if-up.d/ntpdate

The file was moved in ntpdate version 1:4.2.0a+stable-8.1ubuntu2

** Changed in: gnome-panel (Ubuntu)
Sourcepackagename: gnome-panel => gnome-system-tools
       Status: Unconfirmed => Confirmed
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[Dapper FL5] Clock applet doesn't syncrhonise with NTP
https://launchpad.net/malone/bugs/37230