How to change the time in Linux

To change the date and time in Linux use the ‘date’ command from the console.  You must be root to do this.

On Fedora 4, at the console enter: ‘date -s 16:33’ without the quote.  This should change the time to 4:33 pm.  For more information enter ‘date –help’.

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Hi, I have always wanted to creat a blog site but never had the time. I have been working in Information Technology for over 15 years. I specialize mainly in networks and server technologies and dabble a little with the programming aspects. Andrew Lin

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