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diff --git a/en/using-d-i/modules/clock-setup-finish.xml b/en/using-d-i/modules/clock-setup-finish.xml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..8067fad26 --- /dev/null +++ b/en/using-d-i/modules/clock-setup-finish.xml @@ -0,0 +1,33 @@ +<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> +<!-- $Id$ --> + + <sect3 id="system-clock"> + <title>Setting the System Clock</title> + +<para> + +The installer may ask you if the computer's clock is set to UTC. Normally +this question is avoided if possible and the installer tries to work out +whether the clock is set to UTC based on things like what other operating +systems are installed. + +</para><para> + +In expert mode you will always be able to choose +whether or not the clock is set to UTC. +<phrase arch="m68k;powerpc">Macintosh hardware clocks are normally +set to local time. If you want to dual-boot, select local time instead of +UTC.</phrase> +<phrase arch="x86">Systems that (also) run Dos or Windows are normally +set to local time. If you want to dual-boot, select local time +instead of UTC.</phrase> + +</para><para> + +At this point &d-i; will also attempt to save the current time to the +system's hardware clock. This will be done either in UTC or local time, +depending on the selection that was just made. + +</para> + + </sect3> |