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What is Timeset(UK)?
Timeset(UK) consists of a collection of programs and a telephone
service (accesed via a modem).This will enable P.C's and networks to
have their Time and Date set with accuracy and precision.This overcomes
the inaccuracy in most P.C. clocks,the inaccuracy being due to a combination
of hardware and certain applications (and users) "playing" with the clock.
Why use Timeset(UK)?
The reasons for wanting to use Timeset(UK) are varied.In certain
applications it is important to maintain a high degree of clock
accuracy for example in telemetry.In other cases it is important
that the date is correct for example in invoice production.Of course
you could set the date & time manually but you could never be as precise
as Timeset(UK) (Timeset(UK) should be accurate to 1 twentieth of a second)
and more importantly setting the date and time can be error prone - It
is very easy to enter 7 O'Clock pm as 17:00 for example.Don't forget
that the internal clock on a normal P.C. or server is very inaccurate
-it is not unknown for a P.C. clock to drift by several minutes per day.
Although around 15 seconds per day is more typical.
Which systems does Timeset(UK) work on?
To use Timeset(UK) you need a modem and P.C. the specifications are:
Modems - Hayes (AT) Comptatible with V.22 (1200 bps)
P.C's - MS-dos 3.3 or above with comms port and modem attatched.
CPU 80286 or higher
The programs included will allow you to set the date & time on
standalone P.C's under Dos(3.3 or above) or MS-Windows(3.0 or higher).
How much does Timeset(UK) cost?
The core product of Timeset(UK) are supplied free of charge this being
the following programs :-
(1) Timesync
There is a charge for other aspects of timesync :
(1) Calls to Timesync are charged at premium rates this will normally
be under 20 pence.Please note the system will automatically cut off
the call after 70 seconds so even a faulty modem won't prove costly.
Present charges are 48p per minute 36p per minute all other times
(peak being 8am-6pm)-these charges include VAT.These costs compare very
favourably with the costs of using a commercial timesseting program.
Calling timeset(UK) once weekly will cost you £10(less if you call off
peak) per year, while a normal timesetting program will cost you £20-30,
and you will incur overseas phone calls to set the time.You can use any
program commercial timeset program to call Timeset(UK) the data format
is USNO 1200 bps 8 bit 1 stop and the number is (0891)616717.
What if British Time changes?
There are currently discusssions under way to change the way in which
British Summer Time (BST) operates.No change will occur until at least
1995.If and when UK times zones change we will produce software to
reflect any such change.
What If I want even more accuracy?
For users who want even greater accuracy the product Righttime from
Air system Technolgy in Dallas,Texas is available.This product assesses
your computers clock drift and compensates accordingly,please drop us a
note if you require a copy.
Contents:
Your copy of Timeset(UK) should should include the following(in the
BBS version 1.0)
tsetuk.zip
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onepc.bat
onepc.pif
netpc.pif
tsetuk.ico
tsetuk.com
tsetuk.doc
autotset.com
servtime.exe
servtime.doc
if2day.exe
**Important Note
Do not use modem based clocksetting for safety critical applications it is
impossible even with error correction to be 100% sure of data integrity.
The user accepts full liability for any damages arising out of the use
of this product.
Timeset(UK) may be distributed freely in its unmodified form,Timeset(UK)
are not agents for the included shareware and are distributed on "an is"
basis.
Tsetuk.com may only be used in United Kingdom.
A professional version of Timeset(UK) is also available this has extras in
the way of synchronising networks and making regular calls.
Timeset(UK)
PO Box 14
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD11 2UZ.
Fax (0274) 651780
Compuserve 100117,213
internet 100117.213@compuserve.com
25 October 1993