[ntp:questions] Re: calculating drift value for ntp.drift?

Ulrich Windl Ulrich.Windl at RZ.Uni-Regensburg.DE
Mon Sep 1 12:35:07 UTC 2003


ryandrk at hotmail.com (Drk Ryan) writes:

> How is the drift value in ntp.drift calculated?

Its PPM (parts per million): Set your clock, let it run freely, then
compare with a reference clock. divide the time error by time passed
and multiply by one million. Add a sign according to taste. I thinks
that's about it.

Or was your question more specific?

Regards,
Ulrich



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