On Wed, 8 Sep 1999, John A. Maier wrote:
> I live in the Central TZ (CST6), I have my localtime linked properly to   
> central.  If I want my hardware clock to be set to proper local time,   
> like when I reboot into MSwindow, I have to make RTC_OFFSET=300 instead   
> of 360 (60*6) which I would have expected.

Daylight savings time is in effect, so the Central TZ is actually CDT,
GMT-5. 5*60=300 :) After we switch back to standard time, you'll have to
recompile your kernel or patch the rtc offset back to 360.
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