Leap Second

[David]

On 7/2/2012 11:25 AM, Michael Cronenworth wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> I recommend that anyone not familiar with the term "leap second" check
> out all of their Linux systems. Most likely a piece of software is
> running in an infinite loop due to the added second on July 1st. Your
> system may also appear to be running normally but double-check your
> system load to make sure it is less than 1.00. I had several affected
> systems so Fedora was not ready (and I didn't bother to ready my systems).
> 
> If you have high system load there are two solutions:
> 1. Reboot, or...
> 2. Manually set the date with "date". Ex: "date 07021025" for July 2nd,
> 10:25 AM.
> 
> FYI,
> Michael
> 


"Wait just a (leap) second"

<http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2012/01/23/wait-just-a-leap-second/>

-- 

  David