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diff --git a/en/using-d-i/modules/tzsetup.xml b/en/using-d-i/modules/tzsetup.xml index 8297c5cad..7e376e1e1 100644 --- a/en/using-d-i/modules/tzsetup.xml +++ b/en/using-d-i/modules/tzsetup.xml @@ -1,16 +1,57 @@ <!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> <!-- $Id$ --> - <sect3 id="tzsetup"> - <title>Configuring Your Time Zone</title> +<!-- As tzsetup is invoked from inside clock-setup, this is not a + separate section --> <para> Depending on the location selected at the beginning of the installation -process, you might be shown a list of timezones relevant for that location. +process, you may be shown a list of timezones relevant for that location. If your location has only one time zone, you will not be asked anything and the system will assume that time zone. +</para><para> + +If for some reason you wish to set a time zone for the installed system +that does <emphasis>not</emphasis> match the selected location, there are +two options. + +</para> + +<orderedlist> +<listitem> + +<para> + +The simplest option is to just select a different timezone after the +installation has been completed and you've booted into the new system. +The command to do this is: + +<informalexample><screen> +# dpkg-reconfigure tzdata +</screen></informalexample> + +</para> + +</listitem><listitem> + +<para> + +Alternatively, the time zone can be set at the very start of the +installation by passing the parameter +<userinput>time/zone=<replaceable>value</replaceable></userinput> +when you boot the installation system. The value should of course be a +valid time zone, for example <userinput>Europe/London</userinput> or +<userinput>UTC</userinput>. + </para> - </sect3> +</listitem> +</orderedlist> + +<para> + +For automated installations the time zone can also be set using preseeding. + +</para> |