>> Instead of replacing the /etc/localtime file, rename this file to *.old >> (or >> delete it if you really want) and create a symlink to the appropriate >> file >> in /usr/share/zoneinfo. For example: >> >> ln -s /usr/share/zoneinfo/America/New_York /etc/localtime > > What's the difference to replacing it aside that a symlink is a little bit > more descriptive? none really, however symlinks tend to be the preferred method incase something changes in the package that the timezone files come from and the timezone files are updated. With a symlink, your timezone file that is used by the system will be updated at the same time as the package files, if you have a hard copy then you will have to remmeber (in 1 or 2 years from now) that you also need to update the local system copy as well when package xyz gets updated. Its a good habit to get into :-) -- Steve. -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:redhat-list-request@xxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list
