Andy, >I've seen a number of PC apps that set the PC clock by connecting to an >atomic time standard, either directly-dialed or via the net. >Suggestions for alternative schemes to keep an accurate clock over long >periods would also be welcome. Use of the cheapest available GPS unit with a serial interface will meet your need. Needs only be powered up occasionally if power is a problem. Note that it will require some minutes to acquire a full constellation of satellites but time may be accurate before then). Russell McMahon _____________________________ >From other worlds - www.easttimor.com www.sudan.com What can one man* do? Help the hungry at no cost to yourself! at http://www.thehungersite.com/ (* - or woman, child or internet enabled intelligent entity :-))