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Short: Amiga Worldwide Atomic Clock Synchronizer V2.0
Uploader: chufarj@telepath.com (John Chufar)
Author: chufarj@telepath.com (John Chufar)
Type: comm/misc
Replaces: Atomic1_5
Installation: 1 step
1) Execute script "installscript" at command line
> execute installscript
Requirements:
1) AmiTCP: or Miami TCP - requires TCP: device)
2) AmigaDOS 3.x or greater (env:Locale.prefs file used)
3) ARexx
Operation:
1) Edit configuration file (s:atomic.conf)
1) Start TCP program (AmiTCP or MIAMI)
2) Start ARexx (Normal for "Most" Amigas)
3) At the shell prompt, type:
>s:atomic.rexx
-or- to OVERRIDE configuration file settings
>atomic.rexx ayn (optional parameters-see doc file)
4) After a successful connection is made, your clock is set.
5) After the time is set, close the Tools Output window.
Improvements
- Uses a configuration file
- Logs all server connections, connect time, etc.
- Uses "intelliserve Technology" iT (see doc file)
- Uses Server Health field
- Automatically sets Daylight Savings or Standard Time
- Uses 9 server redundancy to ensure connection
Other Suggested Operations:
1) Add it to ToolsDaemon or similar "menu" program.
2) Add it to Events in Miami as follows:
(Doing this automatically runs Atomic.rexx everytime you use Miami!)
1) Start Miami
2) Select "Events"
3) Select the "Online - Filename Box" and enter
's:atomic.rexx'
4) Select "Console name" box and enter:
CON:2/10/600/300/Atomic Clock/AUTO/CLOSE
This program is freeware, so if you use it please
consider my time spent to set your time. No fee is required
to register. I will email your upgrades as they release.
Register by sending me email: mailto:chufarj@telepath.com
Contributions are accepted and appreciated.
John Chufar
4704 Princess Ln.
Del City, OK 73115
USA