You're right. I honestly don't remember when I first found a server host address that I've now used for years with rdate: time-b.nist.gov However, you may as well figure out how to set your system up with ntp. Then you can just forget all of this, and your clock will always be correct. http://www.pool.ntp.org/ PS: You probably also have an ntpdate command. jim grimsby writes: > Hi, ok now I got rdate ok it is asking for a host name I checked the > info pages no recommended hosts so how the hell do I know witch host to > use. Thanks for all the help and hope I am not driving any one nuts or > anything.