[SOLVED] Setting correct Time

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[SOLVED] Setting correct Time

Postby starrider » Aug 2nd, '12, 22:35

How do I set the correct time for my locale?
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Re: Setting correct Time

Postby tom_ » Aug 2nd, '12, 22:45

if you mean the date format, and if you use KDE, systemsettings->locale

otherwise... try to be more clear :)
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Re: Setting correct Time

Postby starrider » Aug 2nd, '12, 22:49

Ok this is my first use of mageia when I set it up I used the lmde check box. Calendar and local are correct it is the time of day I need to change.

I am in pacific coast time and it is 13:50
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Re: Setting correct Time

Postby viking60 » Aug 2nd, '12, 23:07

Try
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date +%T -s "23:14:00"

Replace the time with the correct time.
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Re: Setting correct Time

Postby starrider » Aug 2nd, '12, 23:19

Thanks that did it.
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Re: Setting correct Time

Postby isadora » Aug 3rd, '12, 07:07

Great starridder this did fix your problem.
Would be nice, you mark the topic [SOLVED] now.
You can do so, by editing the title of the first message of the topic.

Thanks in advance.;)
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Re: Setting correct Time

Postby viking60 » Aug 4th, '12, 00:42

Your welcome starrider! Always glad to be able to help.
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