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If the system time is changed on Linux, what files get edited? I know the timezone is kept in etc/timezone but is there anything if the timezone is not changed, but the time is?

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The time is not kept in a file, because obviously it would not change. It is kept by the system's real time clock, which counts time even when the system is off via a small battery.

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I didnt ask if time gets stored in a file though? I asked what files get edited if the system time changes? If I change the system time what on my linux box is going to record the fact I changed the time? – Sally Jun 3 '12 at 2:03
@Sally, nothing... the real time clock just gets changed to a new time. – psusi Jun 3 '12 at 2:09

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