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Re: ntp problem



On Wed, 25 Jun 2014, Bzzzz wrote:
> On Wed, 25 Jun 2014 09:13:12 +0200 (CEST)
> Pierre Frenkiel <pierre.frenkiel@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Anyway, the fact that this problem appeared just a few days ago on
> > a machine running since about 5 years seems indicate a hardware
> > problem (battery?)
> 
> Very few chances, as this kinda battery can save its load for
> at least 10 years (except if you had very long periods without
> pluging your computer).

I've never seen one that lasted for 10 years, and I've had to replace
several CR2032 lithium cells on motherboards that were ~5 years old.  And
those were good quality cells, made in Japan.

These cells do age (and discharge) with time, and temperature plays a role
on the aging.  Since the motherboard design will also play a major role,
YMMV.

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  them all and in the darkness grind them. In the Land of Redmond
  where the shadows lie." -- The Silicon Valley Tarot
  Henrique Holschuh


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