Re: [LEAPSECS] Introduction of long term scheduling

From: Tony Finch <dot_at_DOTAT.AT>
Date: Sat, 6 Jan 2007 22:08:40 +0000

On Sat, 6 Jan 2007, Steve Allen wrote:
>
> No two clocks can ever stay in agreement.

I don't think that statement is useful. Most people have a concept of
accuracy within certain tolerances, dependent on the quality of the clock
and its discipline mechanisms. For most purposes a computer's clock can be
kept correct with more than enough accuracy, and certainly enough accuracy
that leap seconds are noticeable.

Tony.
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