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From: rachiele@nadc.arpa
Newsgroups: comp.unix.questions
Subject: re: stupid time zone question
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Date: Fri, 8-May-87 08:37:06 EDT
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On system V machines, to get the time zone to come up right all you have
to do is properly set the TZ parameter.  The file /etc/profile is executed
when every user logs in, so this is the normal place to do it.  Find where
the TZ variable is set to EST5EDT, this is most likely what you get when
you buy unix, and change it to CST6CDT which is what I assume you need.
(I am assuming you use daylight savings time?  otherwise RTFM).
   If a user of your system doesn't like the central time default he can
override it by puting the TZ variable into his personal .profile file in
his home directory.

        OK?
      Jim
      rachiele@nadc.arpa