macntp-102 - NTP Client

[Info-Mac]

Download: http://archive.info-mac.org/inet/mac-ntp-102.hqx

NTP Client is a shareware software component that synchronizes the system
clock of the Macintosh with other computers in a network. NTP Client is
one of the components of NTP for Macintosh. NTP for Macintosh is based
upon the Internet standard Network Time Protocol, Version 2, as described
in RFC 1119.

This software is (c)Copyright 1993-95 by John A. Dundas III. All rights
reserved.

For a complete list of current features and improvements, see the enclosed
README file. Below are some highlights.

*** New features, improvements, and bug fixes ***

New IP server definition dialog allows Accept NTP Version 3 packets from
installation and configuration of IP broadcast servers.
servers without the need for a local
hosts file. Minor bug fixes and performance
improvements.
No longer crashes at startup with
broadcast only and no polled Updated balloon help text.
server configuration.

*** General features and benefits ***

Interoperates with all versions of Works on any model Macintosh with
NTP (up to Version 3); implements System 6.0.5 or later, including
Version 2 algorithms. the Power Macintosh.

Works over AppleTalk and/or TCP/IP Automatically compensates for offset
(MacTCP). from UTC and Daylight Saving Time.

Supports Balloon Help, AppleTalk 32-bit clean.
transition events, PowerManager, and
Virtual Memory. Configuration password protection.

Uses variable interval polling Synchronizes distributed development
and/or broadcast NTP services. environments, file and mail servers,
and user work stations.
Provides accurate time stamps for
journaling, time-based transaction
processing, calendar management
systems, and network file backup
systems.

*** Distribution ***

NTP Client is made available as shareware. Upon payment of the shareware
fee, you will receive one copy of the User's Manual (at 91 page, bound
manual that describes all of the available software including servers for
Macintosh, A/UX, and VAX/VMS), will become a registered user, and will be
notified of future upgrades to the software. Site licensing and volume
discounts are available; contact the author for more details.

For further information, questions, or comments, contact the author:

John Dundas
dundas@netcom.com

P.O. Box 50784
Pasadena, CA 91115-0784